Popular culture studies

Survivalism is a subculture because it is a group within a society that is differentiated by its distinctive values, norms, and lifestyle. Survivalism is defined as a movement of individuals known as survivalist or preppers, that are actively preparing to become self sufficient and build shelters that may help them survive a catastrophic events, nuclear wars, or social collapse. This subculture it is important to research and understand, because this movement has increased over the years. There…

colors and much more unique styles became popular. Women in the 1980s were influenced by pop stars such as Madonna and Cindy lau per. These two pop stars were known for wearing their hair high an wide. To get this hair style women would get perms and tease it back to get that big look. The higher in the back of the head the more confident and stylish women became. One of the most popular hairstyles during this time was the side ponytail. It was popular to wear a ponytail to the…

incoherence of the idea of Americanization. The forces of assimilation attempted to show that immigrant cultures were inferior and that the adoption of American popular culture and literature was essential to becoming an American. But the problem with this line of thinking was that the cultural and literary traditions of these disparate immigrant cultures was far richer than the popular culture of Americanism. So Kallen identified the project of Americanization as a tool of domination which…

American Culture in a New Light In the song “The Final Episode (Let’s Change the Channel)” by the band Asking Alexandria, the lyrics give off many potential meanings throughout the song. Whether the song is about a friend betraying another friend, an innermost struggle that is kept hidden, or about how humans are unaccepting in today’s society, the lyrics are extremely powerful. Even if songs may be interpreted in many ways, “the Final Episode” explains if America were a more accepting society,…

however the love for the culture may not exist. There is a difference between cultural appreciation and cultural appropriation which is not often see through the media or modelled by celebrities that are not of colour. I will argue that cultural appropriation 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…

areas become somewhat of a trend. This article is appealing to readers with the basic social knowledge of trends, styles, and history of tattoos, and will cover these areas: why are serial killers so fascinating and intriguing to us in our modern culture, and why do people…

The world is a vast and scary place, filled with people and experiences that terrify us. But sometimes, the most frightening thing to a human is themselves. Alfred Hitchcock masterfully explores this in Psycho, the magnum opus of his career. By delving into the human psyche during such a volatile time in history, Hitchcock manipulates the audience into reflecting on the morally grey truths lurking within them. In doing so, he proves that unsettling the masses may be the only way to educate them.…

Introduction The Korean pop culture, commonly referred to as K-pop, has undoubtedly been the center of attention of the teenagers especially in Asia; although lately, it has been moving its way to cross the West too. Joining the trend of Korean music are idol groups, Korean dramas, variety shows, and movies. With its growing popularity, a lot of people are imitating their idols’ fashion sense, hairstyles, and even the products they use. In addition, due to the captivating beat and eye-catching…

Rather than focusing strictly on the utility of the term “modernity,” alternative critics of the sociocultural school have critiqued the validity of the “narrative of crisis” as it pertains to Weimar culture. Peter Fritzsche argues that while the advent of modern technologies was disruptive to some degree - Weimar society was not in a state of sociocultural panic. Instead, the arrival of cinema, radio, and upgrades to printing technologies engendered an “open space” for expression that most of…

straight edge, electronica, old-school rap, alternative rock and metalcore. Music subcultures grants consumer the ability to find a plethora of possibilities and opportunities for self-expression in special and alternative ways (Ulusoy, 2016). Studies by Ulusoy, E. (2015) has also shown that informants find the current society restricting and oppressive, which contributes to the increasing…