CMST 1A03 Study Guide - Final Guide: Digital Divide, Moral Authority, Frankfurt School

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Communication Studies
• Course: CMST 1A03
• Professor: Christine Quail

Document Summary

Society is used in two main senses, the first is as a general term for the body of institutions and relationships within which a large group of people live. The second is an abstract term for the conditions in which such relationships are formed. In other words, these common organizations are what connect and bind us all together. Culture is a process of intellectual, spiritual and aesthetic development. Culture is a particular way of life for a group of people, culture allows us to learn, share and understand each other. There are forms of culture that are believed to be shared by all canadians. There are also forms of sub-culture that only apply to specific, smaller groups of people in canada. Ultimately, it is very important for all forms of canadian culture to be represented in the media that is accessible to canadian"s.