In the 21st century, the music of Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald is considered classic jazz, but in the 1920s, there was moral hysteria around jazz. This illustrates how cultur... In the 21st century, the music of Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald is considered classic jazz, but in the 1920s, there was moral hysteria around jazz. This illustrates how culture is: a. Socially constructed b. Subjectively based on the social context c. Evolving as society changes d. All of the above
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to analyze how culture is perceived based on the example of jazz music's evolution from the 1920s to the 21st century, specifically focusing on the factors influencing cultural perception.
Answer
All of the above
The final answer is d. All of the above
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is d. All of the above
More Information
This question highlights how jazz, once seen as controversial, is now viewed as a classic genre. This transformation shows that culture is shaped by social constructs, evolves with changes in society, and depends on context, hence all options are correct.
Sources
- Jazz and the cultural transformation of America in the 1920s - repository.lsu.edu
- Jazz | Smithsonian Music - music.si.edu
- Understanding Media and Culture: An Introduction to Mass Communication - palomar.edu