Chapter 9Popular Culture

Created By: Stephanie Butler, Joshua Gregory, Jeremy Little, Marya Moreno, Jessica Rivas, Rachelle Vargas

High Culture• Cultural activities that are

believed to reflect upon the elite or wealthy.

• Framed as international due to their timelessness and ability to be enjoyed by many other cultures

• Universities even devote courses, programs and even entire departments to study the aspects of high culture.

Classical Ballet

Symphony

Great Literature

Fine Art

Opera

Classical Music

High Culture Examples

Low Culture• Cultural domains that are

not considered high culture. These activities are not considered elite.

• Now framed as “Popular Culture”

• Viewed as for the people by the people.

Modern Dance

Music Videos

Books/Magazines

Graffiti

Celebrities

Fashion

Low Culture Examples

Importance of Popular Culture• Commonalities in “pop” culture

bring people together with similar interest.

• Helps people from around the world visually see other cultures in action.

• “Pop” culture helps to educate the world on the similarities and differences of other cultures.

• Through technology, people connect/keep in touch with other cultures of the world.