RST 100 1st Edition Lecture 17 Outline of Last Lecture I. MMOsII. Social mediaIII. Online DatingIV. TourismV. SportVI. Dilemma of Goodness Outline of Current Lecture I. Definition of Popular CultureII. Characteristics of Popular Culture III. Pervasive Forms a. Musicb. MoviesCurrent LecturePopular Culture- Encompasses the most immediate and contemporary activities of our lives- Defined by its typicality – looks at its society entirely - Terms include common culture, pop culture, mass culture, mass leisure- It’s what most people are doing now- Common topics of conversation- “Mirror in which we can see ourselves, understand who we are, what we are, and why”o James Bond – endured and lastedo Miley Cyrus – happened but hasn’t lasted- Driven by the media - “contains the primary fund of ideas that informs our daily lives- Sometimes exerting more influence than family, friends, school or work - Popular culture delivers messages we internalize and act on later- “Perhaps we should examine its content and resist its influence at times”Popular Culture Characteristics- PopularThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.o What we engage in/with often, the way we use our free time- Inclusionaryo Allows large heterogeneous masses of people to identify collectively, serves an inclusionary role in society, provide opportunities for communal bonding- Commercialo Leisure that is marketed and sold as a product - Trendyo Typically does not last longo “Things once popular are inevitably unpopular later”- Specific to age groupso Largely determined by interests of young peopleo Our best-selling music, movies, foods, etc. are largely determined by youth culture Popular Music – driven by young people the MOST – remember for exam - Mark of the adolescent/student/pre-established adult- Buying and listening to music is a leisure activity - Nature of music listening has changed over the years…HOW?- Head phones - Most changeable form of popular culture- Pluralistic – not just one formo Jazz, Hip-hop, pop, etc.- Barometer of cultural charactero Vulgar…is that a reflection of our society today?- Constantly changing …doesn’t stay the sameo Good because then people will pay money for it and will continue to do soAlso a political took for artists to get their message out/support a causeo 60’s used for the Anti-Vietnam o To help other causes – Haiti – combat hunger in Africa o Black Eye Peas - Good reflection of what is happening in our society today Motion Pictures- Movies have significant impact on society’s views and attitudes- Will impact how people feel on an individual topic- Reflect social norms and problems - “At the movie high tide in the 1964, before television invaded us, 80 million people a week went to the movies. It was the community habit.”- “However when the television came around, people going to the movies dropped noticeably.”- “Cinema has become a powerful vehicle for culture, education, leisure and propaganda.”- “Contemporary research has revealed profound aspects to film’s impact on society.”- Also good to help remember history or a particular person - Selma, Titanic – reeducation - Also take a huge position – American Sniper Long-term picture is one of slight decline- Down 10% since 2002- Generally speaking, the market, on AVERAGE is decreasing - Average moviegoer attends a film in the theater less than once per month - Today’s movie audiences tend to be educated, young, female, urban, and affluent Movie Theater Trends- Discounts, Bars, Comfier Seats - Restaurants and bars in theaters- Even Larger screens- IMAX- Larger seats and “love”