e role of mythology in the creation and perpetuation of the popular culture

Question 1

what is significant to the creation and perception of a pop culture?

Answer 1

Mythology contains the stories and events

Question 2

he heroes and legend of PC personify a?

Answer 2

a worldview that support the identity of the pop culture.

Question 3

what is symbolic?

Answer 3

story of HH’s creation

Question 4

what does origin provide a connection to?

Answer 4

to its cultural identity of the Bronx in NYC

Question 5

what helped perpetuate the hip hop movement?

Answer 5

the idea that the poor, downtrodden ghetto can become a place where heroes/legends are made is part of the mythology

Question 6

e.g.?

Answer 6

hip hop legend Bambaataa was a former gang leader who turned his life around through hip hop. He showed teenager that there was a group they could belong to other than a street gang.

Question 7

what imp function did HH play?

Answer 7

became a ‘way out’ for teens and provided an identity and creative alternative to gang violence and crimes