During this week in Comms we have explored a lot about high culture and popular culture.
I have learned a lot about high culture.
High culture is a term used to describe elite aristocratic culture. It is usually used to describe a culture in the arts, but has been use to separate the 'elite' from the 'uncivilised.' The positives to High culture is that it is inspirational, it is difficult to access meaning more exclusive and it gets the audience to engage, think and view their opinions on it.
Matthew Arnold comes into High Culture. He believed that everyone should be educated to appreciate the arts and that society would improve because of it as there would be no anarchy. F.R Leavis also supported this view, believing that it could have a civilising effect on people.
Popular culture on the other hand is basically the types of entertainment that most people in society enjoy for example, TV programmes, music in the charts, online gaming and films. It is also the way people dress e.g. the labels they wear: Adidas. Nike, Converse etc.
Raymond Williams believes that ''culture is ordinary''.
Some negatives to Popular Culture are that it's too common meaning its repetitive with no individuality. Also, it is not challenging and if you don't follow popular and mainstream culture you wont be accepted and will be pushed away.
Well done Sophie. A good overall understanding of what you have studied and learnt. Keep doing this each week and it will really reinforce your learning.Keep thinking about your expression - even on a blog, aim to communicate your ideas as clearly as possible. Try to bring in specific examples to support what you have discussed in the week and you will have lots to draw on for essays and exam practice! A good start Sophie!
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