The Formation Of Culture

Question 1

Fox (2004)

Answer 1

Created a book in which it describes English culture, she identifies a number of English norms.

Question 2

Woodward (2000)

Answer 2

The culture of a society is based on shared meanings, values and practices.

Question 3

Leavis (1933)

Answer 3

Believes that high culture should be protected within society.

Question 4

Strinati (1995)

Answer 4

Argues that the media is largely responsible for creating popular culture.

Question 5

Parekh (2006)a

Answer 5

Outlines 3 types of diversity. 1- Members of society have a distinct way of life. 2- Members rebel against the central principles. 3- Ethnic groups have long established communities.

Question 6

Parekh (2006)b

Answer 6

Sees multiculturalism as very similar to cultural diversity.

Question 7

Barker (2003)

Answer 7

Considers a multicultural society as seeking to celebrate difference.

Question 8

Lury (1996)

Answer 8

Identifies features of a consumer culture.

Question 9

McLuhan (1989)

Answer 9

‘Global Village’, the world is becoming a smaller place.

Question 10

Williams (1983)

Answer 10

Defined culture as a way of life.