What is popular culture? There a different ways to define pop culture in our society. Pop culture, as the name indicates, refers to what is popular in our culture currently. It can encompass different areas of our society, such as trends in fashion, politics, music, art, even shopping. The Oxford Pocket Dictionary defines pop culture as “n. commercial culture based on popular taste.” (The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English: Pop Culture, 2009)
I like to keep up and follow pop culture trends. I am not a trendy person, and I usually wait to purchase trendy items, or to try new things. Even with this being the case for myself, I enjoy knowing what is new, upcoming, an popular in our culture.
It is important to be aware of popular culture in a business environment. For sales, it is meaningful to have a solid understand of what consumers are looking for to meet the demands. Trends in buying, spending, usage, are all important factors for businesses to be aware. Employees can benefit by being aware of trends in popular culture in relation to what employers are looking for as far as trends in education and training. For example, popular trends in types of software and technology, would be beneficial if the employer is looking for specific skills and knowledge that are popular at the moment.
An example of an artifact from popular culture would be the TV show Happy Days. This popular television show depicted life in the suburbs in the 1950’s and included many examples of life during this era.
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