POPULAR CULTURE AND FADS INTRODUCTION TO POP CULTURE

POPULAR CULTURE AND FADS INTRODUCTION TO POP CULTURE

Popular Culture is… § The mainstream culture - the arts, artifacts, entertainments, fads, beliefs and values § shared by large segments of society e. g. pokemon, Yeah, Baby, popular movies

Fads are…. . §a style, amusement, fashion or the like, that temporarily §engages the attention and interest of people

POPULAR CULTURE IS…. § The favorite music of the culture may include artists on the Billboard Top 100 or from the newest pop stars on You. Tube. § Best selling books and popular films can play a big role in shaping the opinions and experiences of a culture. § Interaction through social networking can provide the vehicle for people of all ages, races, interests and genders to quickly communicate and share their ideas.

CONT…… § Fashion trends can be a bellweather of both the current culture and the direction in which a popular is moving. Casual clothes may reflect a more relaxed culture while fast-moving, quick-changing trends may echo the fast-changing cultural trends. § Language is a key way to communicate the goals, thoughts and experiences of popular culture. Multiple languages, slang expressions, new words for new experiences can all work together to describe the current culture.

Make a List of Fads in the 5 areas § Top music § Top books/movies § Top social media trends § Fashion trends § Language trends