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What is global culture?
the way that globalisation has undermined national and local cultures, with cultural products and ways of lives in different countries become more alike.
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What did Bourdieu suggest about middle class success in education?
not just a result of economic advantage but also of cultural advantage.
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What does Strinati say about high and popular culture?
that elements of high culture have now become part of popular culture and elements of popular culture are incorporated into high culture.
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What are the characteristics of mass, popular or low culture?
undemanding and easy to understand entertainment.
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What is mass, popular of low culture?
It is everyday culture, seen by many as inferior. Aimed at the masses.
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What is High culture?
generally described as the tastes of the wealthy and educated people and is often contrasted with low culture. It is thought to be superior and is valued more highly in our societies.
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What is folk culture?
It's authentic rather than manufactured. it's generally associated with pre-industrial societies.
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How is folk culture created?
by local communities, rooted in experiences, customs and beliefs of the everyday life of ordinary people.
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What is a subculture?
a smaller culture held by a group of people within the main culture of a society. This group develops distinct norms and values that are different from those of mainstream culture.
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What is dominant culture?
the main culture of a society, which is generally shared by the majority of people.
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How is culture passed on?
through the process of socialisation.
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What is culture?
Culture refers to the language, beliefs, values and norms, customs, dress, diet, roles, knowledge and skills and all the other things people learn that make up the 'way of life' of any society.
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