What is popular culture, and what does it mean to you?
As I understand it, popular culture is made up of peoples’ religious beliefs, traditions, and different types of languages, different ethnic origins, music, art, and the variety of ethnic foods. It is also about how each individual lives and works in society. Culture is all over the world. It is how we talk, walk, dress and associate with others. Culture is also about traditions such as the celebration of a girl's fifteenth birthday. This celebration is observed by people of Latin America. It symbolizes the evolution from childhood to young womanhood. It is very hard to completely define popular culture because it found in just about every aspect of the world. In today’s world, I believe that the growing pace of technology is defining how we live and work. I always wonder how we would survive without cell phones and computers when it seems that these things are of necessity. I believe that the world would crumble and would not know how to react.
Why is an understanding of popular culture relevant to you in a business environment and in your present and future career?
Popular culture in my business and career defines who I am as a person, friend, and co-worker. I have two very important jobs and both require interaction with the public. The person that I have to be is one that is patient and understanding since I have to deal with people of different ethnic origins. Being bilingual in Spanish is a big plus for me. My jobs also require the use of computers and the understanding of a variety of computer programs. Without the computer and other necessities, I would not be able to perform my job.
What would you consider to be an example of a pop culture artifact? And why would you choose it?
One very important culture artifact is the bible and its teachings. I chose this artifact because my feelings toward religion and god are important in my family life. I cannot understand why the public makes such a riot when god is spoken about or when someone decides to demonstrate bible verses to the public eye in one form or fashion. I say that if you do not like what you see, then close your eyes. This world has become so self-centered that they do not realize how they got here in the first place. I for one believe in god and I would not have it any other way. God has been there for me and my family and has answered many of my prayers.
Very interesting choice as your pop culture artifact Virginia. The fact that there are hundreds of millions of Christians this artifact would be popular to a lot of people. I'm not entirely sure why people get so outspoken when religion and god are brought into a conversation but closing your eyes is an option I suppose for some people. Free speech gives people the right to speak on what is important to them and for some like yourself religion is a basis for their lives. Very interesting blog and I look forward to your other contributions. Thanks.
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