Cultural Studies

Anthropology

The study of human societies, cultures, and their development, often involving the study of customs, languages, and artifacts.

Cultural Heritage

The traditions, customs, artifacts, and practices that are passed down from generation to generation within a society, often considered essential to a group’s identity.

Cultural Imperialism

The imposition of one culture’s beliefs, values, and practices onto another culture, often through media, politics, or economic influence.

Cultural Identity

The sense of belonging to a particular cultural group, shaped by shared practices, beliefs, and values.

Cultural Marxism

A term used (often pejoratively) to describe a school of thought that applies Marxist theory to cultural and social issues, such as race, gender, and identity.

Cultural Memory

The collective memory of a group, including shared experiences, symbols, and narratives that shape a culture’s identity over time.

Diaspora

The dispersion or scattering of a group of people from their original homeland to different parts of the world, often resulting in the preservation of cultural ties.

Digital Life

The integration of digital technologies into daily life, transforming communication, social interactions, and cultural practices through platforms like social media and the internet.

Hegemony

A dominant cultural or political ideology that influences and shapes the values, practices, and beliefs of a society, often through the media and institutions.

Hybridization

The blending or mixing of different cultural elements, resulting in new forms of cultural expression that combine elements from diverse traditions.

Media Studies

An academic discipline that examines the role of media in shaping culture, communication, and society, including topics like representation, power, and consumption.

Postcolonialism

A theoretical framework that examines the effects of colonialism on societies and cultures, focusing on issues like identity, power, and the legacy of colonial rule.

Popular Culture

The set of ideas, practices, beliefs, and objects that are prevalent in mainstream society, often disseminated through mass media such as television, music, and film.

Subculture

A group of people within a larger society who share distinct beliefs, practices, or values that differentiate them from the dominant culture.

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