García-Canclin interrogates how could be possible that popular cultures have been excluded from research on hegemony and state‚ social change‚ and development in a continent in which masses have been decisive in revolutions. Two crisis have lead to study popular cultures: first‚ the crisis of hegemony and the epistemological crisis. “The exhaustion of economistic paradigms that fail to account for the cultural bases of power‚ and the non-economic necessities that mobilize peoples” (p. 467). García-Canclini
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Jessica Rud Mr. Evans English 102 14 November 2012 Conventions to Humor the Audience In comedies‚ the audience is aware of certain conventions that must be displayed to make the show or the play a comedy. Conventions are widely used techniques in art and literature. Comedy conventions have changed since the Elizabethan times to modern day. In Elizabethan times‚ a happy ending is a device that brings emotion to the audience after all the humor. In modern sitcoms‚ a technique called satire is
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Meritocracy & Popular Culture Alger’s book‚ Ragged Dick‚ tells the story of an ambitious‚ industrious‚ and honest boy who through hard work and some luck climbs the ladder to a better life and a higher social status. According to Alger‚ he does this not by taking advantage of other people‚ but by keeping an eye out for opportunities‚ working hard‚ and improving himself. The picture I chose was drawn by Clay Butler in 1994. It depicts a Frankenstein-like creature standing on top of a pile of dismembered
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are also very quick to point out that these shows don’t discuss or show safe sex techniques. Sex in popular entertainment is sex without consequences or emotional impact‚ but teenager viewers do not see behind the lights and the cameras. Teenagers are having sex at younger ages and teen pregnancy is becoming a huge problem in the United States. Our society has become very dependent on popular culture without even thinking about the real messages that are displayed. Arnett 2 The average
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A Popular Atrocity High school and college: two romanticized ideas that are so often portrayed in movies‚ television shows‚ and books as a fun‚ carefree‚ and exciting environment for upcoming adults to spend their time and engage in interesting learning. In films‚ school seems to have no stress‚ homework‚ tests‚ or grades‚ and students seem to be happy without having to worry about doing well on a test or paper. In reality however‚ students are pushed to their limits. Many adults think that this
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Many forms of popular culture today are inspired by themes‚ characters‚ and other references in various types of classical literature. John Denver’s song "Calypso" parallels with a number of the themes in Homer’s the Odyssey. The Odyssey’s themes involving Odysseus’ journey back home and the aid of gods and goddesses directly influence "Calypso." The first stanza in Calypso is influenced by Odysseus’ journey to back to his homeland. The first couple of lines compare a dream to sailing on the
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sport that is done by people of multiple ages. Among the sports in fields such as hockey‚ rugby and field bowling‚ football is the most popular sports in Malaysia. It requires very little equipment and effort to learn the basics. Thus‚ kids can start playing football at an early age and go on to become ardent followers of game. Badminton is one of the popular physical sports in our country. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands
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In order for a comedy to be considered a classic comedy‚ it has to have specific qualities. The film must be timeless so it will be easily understood after many years‚ contain a universal plot relatable to the viewer and must utilize superstantial levels of humor. Young Frankenstein‚ directed by Mel Brooks‚ is crafted in such a way it encapsulates all of these qualities. In the film Young Frankenstein‚ the qualities of timelessness‚ a universal plot and humor can be found in memorable scenes‚ witty
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Baseball may be the American pastime‚ but it hasn’t been the most popular sport since the late 1960s. Professional American basketball and football have become increasingly popular sports. Football is the most popular sport in the United States‚ with basketball checking in at third. Both sports bring in a large amount of revenue into the cities & states that own these professional teams. Professional players playing either sport usually have salaries that can start in the millions. And both
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Popular Struggle and Movement Mobilisation and Organisations: Political Parties: Some organizations directly participate in the democratic process. These organizations are called political parties. They contest elections and aim to form government. Pressure Groups: Some organizations indirectly participate in the democratic process. These organizations are called interest groups or pressure groups. Pressure Groups and Movements Pressure groups do not aim to form or run the government. When people
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