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Chapter 3 - Culture and Mass Media (Pg: 161) - Coggle Diagram
Chapter 3 - Culture and Mass Media (Pg: 161)
Multitude of functions of Culture and Mass Media, and understanding how culture both constructs and reflects society in the United States and around the globe
Beliefs: Particular ideas that people accept as true
Folkways: Fairly weak norms that are passed down the past, the violation of which is generally not considered serious within a particular culture
Material and Nonmaterial Culture Includes: Values, Norms, Folkways, Mores, Taboos, Laws, and Beliefs.
Mores: Strongly held norms, the violations of which seriously offends the standards of acceptable conduct of most people within a particular culture.
Taboos: Powerful mores, the violation of which is considered and even unthinkable within a particular culture.
Laws: Codified norms or rules of behavior
Mass Media
One examples that highlights the inconsistency between ideal and real culture in the united states is the principle of " Equal Pay for Equal Work". One example that highlights the inconsistency between ideal and real culture in the United States is the principle of "Equal Pay for Equal Work."
Existing values
Challenging Societal Norms
Acts as a mirror for reflections.
Lifestyles
Cultural Expression
Influenced by public Opinions
Magazines
Newspapers
Internet
Women and people of color continue to earn less than their white male counterparts for doing the same job or work of equal value. Factors such as unconscious bias, negotiation dynamics, and historical inequalities contribute to this inconsistency.
Men have traditionally held a majority of leadership roles in the workplace. They have had more opportunities to ascend to top ranks. The significance lies in understanding that cultural change takes time and effort, and it requires addressing not only legal frameworks but also taking time to deeply understand biases and systemic issues within the workplace
Criticism on Women's Appearances
Weights
Heights
Looks
Social Experiences
Industry image of An American Dream Girl
Exploitation
Music
Money
Marketing
Women are often seen as the weakest link while Men have this expectation of them to be assertive, competitive, and decision makers
Television
Different Perspectives
Power House of Communications
Biased Opinions
Audiences
Violence
Sexual Assault for Women
Robbery
Rape Culture
Fraud
Rape Culture: A social culture that provides an environment conducive to rape.
Deception
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