SYG 2000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Alternative Facts, Cultivation Theory, Postmodern Philosophy
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Way sot understand culture: material everything constructed as part of our physical environment. Ex: statue of liberty, flag, orlando, eagle, jeep cars: non-material (values, beliefs, behaviors and social norms, language, meaning and symbols (ex: slangs, signs color red: conservative, danger, blood, love, stop, ex: bathroom signs, flag) The idea that culture is a projection of social structure and relationships. A way to understand what people think and do based on the overarching structures of life. Structure being so strong in order to change what people is doing. Culture affecting more on people tha(cid:374) people o(cid:374) (cid:272)ulture. E(cid:454): nazi a(cid:374)d hitler"s (cid:272)ulture, (cid:1006)(cid:1004)(cid:1005)(cid:1006) (cid:373)o(cid:448)ie of the apo(cid:272)al(cid:455)pse affects all people religious wise. The idea that media reflects and creates culture. Most sociologist, think that a combination of reflection theory and structuralism theory is the best way to define culture. Media any from or medium through which communication is disseminated and information is delivered.
