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Understanding Raymond Williams' 'Culture is Ordinary'

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Understanding Raymond Williams' 'Culture is Ordinary'

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What does Raymond Williams imply by stating that 'Culture is ordinary'?

Culture is only relevant to exceptional events and people

Culture is not confined to high or low levels, but is a normal part of everyday life (correct)

Culture is defined differently by different people and hence lacks coherence

Culture is an extraordinary phenomenon that is beyond the understanding of ordinary people

According to the passage, why does Williams consider 'culture' to be ordinary?

Because culture is beyond the understanding of ordinary individuals and is only for intellectuals

Because culture forms the basis of people’s lives and is a fundamental part of everything they do (correct)

Because culture lacks coherence and meaning due to varying definitions by different people

Because culture is only relevant to exceptional individuals and high-level activities

What is the significance of the varying definitions of culture according to the passage?

It emphasizes the ordinary nature of culture as it is perceived differently by different people (correct)

It indicates that culture is only relevant to specific groups of people

It proves that culture has no real meaning and coherence

It highlights the exceptional and extraordinary nature of culture

What does Williams suggest about the portrayal of culture through ordinary things?

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Culture is Ordinary

Raymond Williams implies that culture is not an elite or exclusive concept, but rather a part of everyday life.
Williams considers 'culture' to be ordinary because it is not just about high art, literature, or sophisticated forms of human expression, but also about the daily experiences and practices of ordinary people.
The varying definitions of culture are significant because they highlight the complexities and nuances of the concept, which cannot be reduced to a single, fixed meaning.
Williams suggests that culture is often portrayed through ordinary things, such as the language, customs, and traditions of a particular group or community, which are often overlooked or underappreciated.

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Explore the concept of 'Culture is ordinary' as proposed by Raymond Williams and its implications. Delve into the varying definitions of culture and its significance in different contexts.