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substantiates white privilege because of the freedom Caucasians have to set trends by expressing elements of marginalized cultures, while continually disrespecting people of color. This is exhibited through modern pop culture and the different cultural styles showcased by celebrities. Modern pop culture has become very diverse over the years and has recently incorporated styles from various backgrounds. Certain trends have originated through different cultures however they have been adopted by…

comparing and contrasting two of them in analysis of the shift of Shakespeare. The two approaches this paper will focus on are art worlds and the production of culture perspective. This paper will first look at the conventions of Shakespeare as art in pop culture, then it will look at the different spheres that shaped Shakespeare from popular culture to an exclusive sacralized form of art in the way it is consumed and performed. Before…

television watching the next episode of your favorite program, instead of having a quality conversation with your family. Steven Johnson would argue that the television show you are watching is enhancing our cognitive mind. I would argue than in today's pop culture the popular media is interrupting and eliminating…

The idea of the ninja, a masked figure dressed in black, an assassin cloaked by night, as stealthy as a tiger, has existed throughout history. This idea has fascinated and captivated us to the point where ninjas exist in modern pop culture. Movies depict easily recognizable martial arts heroes such as Bruce Lee. However, not everything we think we know about these shadow warriors is true. Most people today have no idea where or why the ninjas originated and many confuse misconceptions with fact.…

in all directions, citizens and outsiders of the society would classify it differently from completely different sides. This is the thought that sparks a discussion about the similarities and differences of two societies that are highly popular in pop culture, yet surprisingly are true in the modern world. One society is a place where everything in the world is perfect and everyone lives in harmony with one another without a need for bloodshed, a utopia, whereas one society is a place where…

understanding of racism and in conjunction, I understood why the N-word holds so much stock. Because of its prevalence in music, movies, and social media, the true definition of the N-word has been overlooked, thus causing its use to become a part of pop-culture. Due to this fact, the N-word has found its way into everyday language; whether it is used by a black person in an endearing way, or used by a white person in a racist way. Ultimately, I argue that the use of the…

refused to participate. For a few months this is how our Sundays played out. I remember the day it clicked for me. My dad and I were playing out our traditional charade until he decided that was enough practice. We were reading Dr. Seuss’s book Hop on Pop. “We’re only halfway though the book!” I said. “If you…

genres that are different but somewhat similar is Pop and Rap. If you were to sit down and listen to one another; you’ll notice the difference between the two.On the other hand, also may notice some similarities that they share. Such as, the producers, year founded, and etc. To begin with, as anyone should already know that Pop is the older musical genre. Being derived from rock and roll music; Pop began in the middle portion of the 1950s. Early pop music drew on the sentimental ballad for…

In today’s society the media has transformed the behaviors of human sexuality especially in pop culture which is conveyed in movies and videos. The media has revealed that everyone is engaging in sexually intercourse regardless of age (King & Regan, 2014). Human sexuality is a play a major role in how we response to other. It is what makes a man a man and a woman a woman. The unique characteristics of who they are, how they are and how they act with others. Human beings express their sexuality…

tight-knit family. Growing up I’ve had plenty of role models, some not as great as others but still, they each taught me something. The two people that inspire me the most are my Pop-pop and my younger cousin Skyler. My Pop-pop survived a brain aneurysm and Skyler overcomes Cerebral Palsy everyday. The biggest thing Skyler and my Pop-Pop have taught me is how to keep going even when things get hard. They’ve been through hell and back with a smile on their face, and I try to do the same. I’ve…