Popular
Popular Culture
Popular culture, often shortened to pop culture, is the entirety of ideas, perspectives, attitudes, images, and other phenomena that are within the mainstream of a given culture, particularly Western culture of the early to mid-20th century and the emerging global mainstream of the late 20th and early 21st century.
Definition[edit | edit source]
The term "popular culture" was coined in the 19th century or earlier. Traditionally, popular culture was associated with poor education and with the lower classes, as opposed to the "official culture" and higher education of the upper classes. Over time, the definition has changed and differs depending on the perspective used.
History[edit | edit source]
The history of popular culture can be traced back to the ancient period, but it was in the 20th century that it began to take its modern form. The Industrial Revolution and the rise of mass media played a significant role in its development.
Components[edit | edit source]
Popular culture is composed of various elements, such as mass media, fashion, music, sport, and food. These elements are influenced by various factors, including societal changes, technological advancements, and market trends.
Influence[edit | edit source]
The influence of popular culture is vast and affects many aspects of society, such as social norms, values, and beliefs. It also plays a significant role in shaping public opinion and consumer behavior.
Criticism[edit | edit source]
Despite its popularity, pop culture has been criticized for its superficiality, commercialism, and the homogenization of cultures. Critics argue that it promotes passive consumption rather than critical thinking.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
 | This culture-related article is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it. |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
