Pop Culture
Definition
Popular culture refers to shared cultural products that reflect the interests, preferences, attitudes, and values of a large number of people within society. It encompasses various aspects such as entertainment (music, movies), fashion trends, sports fandoms, social media influencers, etc.
Analogy
Think about your favorite TV shows or music artists that most people around you enjoy or talk about. These common interests represent elements of popular culture that shape our everyday lives just like how fast-food chains are familiar to many individuals regardless of their location.
Related terms
Cultural Homogenization: The process by which diverse cultures become more similar due to the influence of dominant forms of pop culture.
Cultural Appropriation: The adoption or use of elements from one culture by members belonging to another typically dominant or privileged group.
Subcultures: Smaller groups within society that share distinct values and behaviors deviating from mainstream pop culture.
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