Cultural studies
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ArticulationThe way different cultural elements are connected or expressed together, particularly in relation to identity and meaning. | |
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Collective MemoryThe shared pool of knowledge and information that groups of people collectively remember, influencing cultural identity. | |
Consumer CultureThe cultural and social dynamics of consumption, including how goods and services are perceived and valued. | |
Critical TheoryA theoretical framework that critiques society and culture by applying knowledge from the social sciences and the humanities. | |
Cultural CapitalThe non-financial social assets that promote social mobility, such as education, intellect, style of speech, and dress. | |
Cultural CriticismThe analysis and evaluation of cultural texts and practices to understand their meaning and impact. | |
Cultural ExchangeThe process through which different cultures share ideas, traditions, and customs, often leading to mutual enrichment or adaptation. | |
Cultural IdentityThe sense of belonging to a particular culture, shaped by shared experiences, history, and values. | |
Cultural RelativismThe practice of evaluating a culture based on its own standards rather than judging it by the standards of another culture. | |
Cultural StudiesAn interdisciplinary field that examines cultural phenomena in their social and political contexts. | |