Transcript POP culture - Holy Trinity Academy

Social 10-2
The arts, artifacts, entertainment,
fads, beliefs, values, etc… that are
shared by large collectives of
society.
Example of Pop Culture today:
Who controls Pop Culture? (Pg.82)
 Many believe that pop culture is dictated by
the media and communication technology.
Thus, those that control media and
communication, also control what is popular.
 However, media and what is communicated is
dictated by demands of collectives,
therefore, the public (us) also controls Pop
culture to a degree.
 Is
Canadian Pop Culture different then
American Pop Culture?
Explain?
Globalization enables pop culture to be spread
and be sold around the world:
Universalization: the spread of pop culture
trends from on area to the rest of the world.
Ex: McDonalds is found in 110 countries.
Hybridization: combining elements of two or
more different cultures to create a new
product.
Ex: Character on Sesame Street who has aids
(pg. 83, Africa)
 Read
pages 82-85
 Do ideas and Your turn P.85
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