Media Globalisation & popular culture

Question 1

Folk Culture

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traditions which have been passed down for hundreds of years
eg bonfire night, dressing in national costumes, etc - becoming more globalised as tourists want to see it

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High Culture

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cultural patterns that distinguish a society’s elite
eg - English high culture is highly regarded because of Shakespeare

Question 2

Low Culture

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culture of the common people and the mass

Question 3

Mass Culture

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popular and widespread aspects of American culture, particularly its mass media, which has a broad appeal and influence on society

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Popular Culture

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set of practices, beliefs, artistic output and objects that are dominant or prevalent in a society at a given point in time

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Global Culture

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a culture shared by many worldwide based on western ideals on consumption and attitudes towards the physical environment

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Effects of Globalisation on Popular Culture

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globalised media and popular culture create pressures to consume. This shapes consumer choices through bombarding the public with images, logos and brands.

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Effects of Globalisation on The Media

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consolidation of large media companies, diversification of content, technological transformation, and changes in media consumption patterns

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Cultural Imperialism

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a dominant culture exerts its influence on other cultures, often through mass media and other forms of communication

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McDonaldisation

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refers to the process by which the principles of the fast-food restaurant are coming to dominate more sectors of society and more parts of the world

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Participatory Culture

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a culture in which private individuals do not act as consumers only, but also as contributors or producers

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Media Saturation

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Postmodernists argue that media saturation means there is now an incredibly diverse array of voices and opinions online

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Rejection of Metanarratives

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individuals challenging media sources and denouncing them as spreading false narratives or fake news based on individual worldviews

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Americanisation

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Americanisation is a process where America imposes its cultural products on other nations and local cultures- homogenised

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Disneyfication

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the commercial transformation of things (e.g. entertainment) or environments into something simplified, controlled, and ‘safe’

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Ritzer

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Mcdonaldisation

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Jenkins

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Participatory culture