Power and Status

Question 1

How does power and status relate to high culture?

Answer 1

Activities associated with high culture often receive more recognition and funding by the government

Question 2

How does power and status relate to pop culture?

Answer 2

Those who have status in mainstream pop culture are able to influence the majority of society as they are recognised and worshipped. More influence compared to subcultures.

Question 3

How does power and status relate to subculture?

Answer 3

People in subcultures can often feel a sense of power and status as they feel they belong. They are accepted within the group, contrasting with their acceptance in wider society.
Gangs- cherry picked status. Gang leaders vs members.

Question 4

How does the media have power?

Answer 4

Can easily influence people to look as an act as deviant. Articles can be published and easily followed

Question 5

What does someone with power have the ability to do?

Answer 5

Influence the behaviour of others

Question 6

What is an example of power in a relationship?

Answer 6

One person having dominance over the other. Power can be exerted through physical or psychological response. Dominant person controls the relationship.