Understanding Raymond Williams' 'Culture is Ordinary'

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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

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

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

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Culture is an integral part of daily life, not just something confined to high society or specific events.

Culture is seen as ordinary because it forms the foundation of how people live, think, and interact.

The different ways people understand and define culture highlight its ordinary nature, as it's woven into everyone's experiences.

By focusing on everyday objects and actions, we can better understand how culture shapes our lives.

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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.