Across
- 4. implies a situation where a block of powerful group exercise social authority and leadership over subordinate groups through winning their consent.
- 7. refers to you and the way one interacts with the popular culture. Aspects such as time/ money spent on associated commercial products. Also, reactions to the popular culture are included.
- 12. maps of meaning in which they are represented as universal truths are historically specific understandings that obscure and maintain power.
- 13. the ability of persons in society to consume popular culture. Without widespread _________, popular culture cannot exist. Who has it and how do they get it?
- 14. refers to you and how you perceive yourself. It also include the way in which interacting with popular cultures can shape your identity, self-perceptions and perceptions of others.
- 15. issues that arise between individuals groups and societies
- 16. engaging with the popular culture provides the consumer with a particular one of these, (i.e. surfing culture). Common traits, language, actions and interests form part of group ________. It also incorporates self.
- 17. the factors that influence who you are as a person an what impacts your views and what is considered to be socially acceptable. Norms created by various popular cultures can influence the way you behave.
- 18. items or equipment that accompanies popular culture
Down
- 1. the creation of fictional characters, plots and ideas. They may be based on truth but have since been embellished and serve to maintain society’s interest in order to increase revenue.
- 2. the income of from taxation duties, customs or other sources.
- 3. are used to represent current social values and ideals, appealing to mass audience and thereby attracting consumers.
- 5. Deeply held ideas and beliefs that guide our thinking, language and behaviour. Differences exist among groups of people in society and are a part of one’s culture.
- 6. A social process by which an item is turned into a commodity in readiness to be traded. The process relies on marketing strategies with the aim of producing a perceived value in the item.
- 8. the degree to which aspects of popular culture whether that is ideas businesses, time etc, directs the thoughts, actions or time of people towards something they would not normally adhere to. These can be positive and negative influences.
- 9. the process of breaking down barriers between nations has been sped up by popular culture. It operates across national borders fostering a connection between nations. It is mainly a western concept as transnational companies (TNC’s) and consumers have more disposable income to spend on popular culture
- 10. the extent to which a popular culture has remained constant over time. it may be the basic elements or the primary activity while other aspects have changed greatly.
- 11. power, the degree of power that established systems such as the government, businesses or religious groups may hold over consumers and what is produced. It may be concerned with standards, regulations and revenue.