Expected ways of behaving followed by most of society
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Definition of a value
General principles or beliefs which the majority of society agree on.
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Definition of culture
The behaviours and beliefs of a society which makes up their beliefs
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Definition of high culture
Products and activities which have a high status. Seen as superior, appreciated by those with high level of education and social upbringing.
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Definition of a subculture
Small groups of people who share norms and values within a wider culture.
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What is it called when a society has many subcultures?
It will become culturally diverse.
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Definition of consumer culture
Increase in availability of consumption of goods and services. Are widely available and excessive consumption and debt associated with it regarded as acceptable and normal.
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Example of consumer culture
Shopping - individuals consume branded goods in an attempt to construct an identity and gain status in the eyes of others.
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Definition of cultural diversity
Differences and variety discovered in societies, can be seen in between cultures and within cultures
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Examples of cultural diversity in the Uk
Cultures of different ethnic groups, diversity of regional cultures, diversity within these, a diversity of age cultures, class cultures and sexual cultures.
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Definition of popular culture
Products and activities that are enjoyed by the majority of the population.
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Why is popular culture considered as brainwashing?
Because it's manufactured and fake as media creates and spreads popular culture.
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Bourdieu
Distinction between high culture and popular culture lies in the power of the group who support and access them. High culture = culture of the higher economic classes.
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Definition of global culture
Trend of cultural products and activities that become universal. Linked to globalisation where the world becomes more interconnected, and activities in different countries influence each other.
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What did McLuhan mean with the term global village ?
The has become a smaller place where we know live in a global village which has been driven by industry, travel and globally accessible media and the internet in particular.
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Definition of hybrid culture
New form of culture created from combining two or more forms of culture.
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Examples of hybrid cultures
Thaifusion and reggaeton
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Definition of a value
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General principles or beliefs which the majority of society agree on.
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