NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF POPULAR CULTURE Flashcards
NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF POPULAR CULTURE
Homogenization
stereotyping and bias
commercialization
addiction and obsession
desensitization
unrealistic expectations
cultural appropriation
misinformation and propaganda
exploitation
waste and environmental impact
Popular culture can lead to cultural
homogenization, threatening traditional
cultures and values.
The global spread of fast food chains like Jollibee or
McDonald’s can lead to cultural homogenization.
Homogenization
Popular culture often perpetuates
stereotypes and biases, reinforcing harmful
attitudes and behaviors.
Movies like “Tanging Ina” or “Daddy’s Home”
perpetuate stereotypes and biases about
different social groups.
Stereotyping and Bias
Popular culture is often driven by
commercial interests, prioritizing profit
over artistic integrity or social
responsibility
The music industry’s emphasis on profit over
artistic integrity can lead to commercialized and
formulaic music.
Commercialization
Popular culture can foster addiction and
obsession, negatively impacting mental and
physical health.
Online games like “Mobile Legends” or “League
of Legends” can foster addiction and obsession.
Addiction and Obsession
Popular culture can desensitize audiences
to violence, sex, and other mature themes,
potentially contributing to social problems.
Movies like “BuyBust” or “Veronica” can
desensitize audiences to violence and horror.
Desensitization
Popular culture often presents unrealistic
expectations and beauty standards, leading
to body dissatisfaction and low self-esteem.
Beauty standards promoted by the Philippine
fashion industry can lead to body dissatisfaction
and low self-esteem.
Unrealistic Expectations
Popular culture can appropriate and
exploit elements of other cultures without
proper understanding, respect, or
compensation
The use of traditional Filipino designs without
proper understanding or compensation
Cultural Appropriation
Popular culture can spread misinformation
and propaganda, influencing public opinion
and political discourse.
“Fake news” spread through social media can
influence public opinion and political discourse.
Misinformation & Propaganda
Popular culture can exploit vulnerable
individuals or groups, such as children,
women, or minorities.
The exploitation of child actors or musicians in
the Philippine
entertainment industry is a
negative aspect of popular culture.
Exploitation
Popular culture can contribute to waste
and environmental degradation through
the production and disposal of consumer
goods.
The production and disposal of consumer goods,
such as plastics or electronics, contribute to
waste and environmental degradation.
Waste & Environmental Impact
