Section Overview
This section delves into the multifaceted domain of culture, exploring the intricacies and implications of cultural differences that exist both within and between societies. The focus is on the impact these variations have on intercultural communication and societal inclusivity. It further outlines the concepts of high culture and popular culture, stressing how these classifications can be fluid over time and space. The phenomenon of subcultures and countercultures is also explored, emphasizing the importance of these groups in understanding social and cultural dynamics as well as the process of cultural change. The discourse progresses to the role of culture as a power mechanism, analyzing the emergence of cultural resistance and the concept of hybridity. Finally, the section probes into the intersectionality of culture with other social categories, highlighting the importance of this interplay in perpetuating social inequalities and the necessity of understanding this complexity in promoting social justice.
Reading Assignment for Section 2.3
Read the following subsection from our online textbook: Section 2.3: Variant Cultures.
What You Will Learn
In this section, you’ll learn about the implications of cultural differences within and between societies and how they impact intercultural communication and inclusivity. You’ll gain insights into the distinctions between high culture and popular culture, and how these classifications evolve over time. Additionally, you’ll explore the roles of subcultures and countercultures in society, and their contributions to cultural dynamics and change.
Student Learning Outcomes for Section 2.3
- SLO 1: By the end of this section, students should be able to identify and understand the implications of cultural differences within and between societies on intercultural communication and inclusivity.
- SLO 2: Students should have a nuanced understanding of high culture and popular culture, and the fluidity of these cultural classifications over time and across different contexts.
- SLO 3: Upon completion, students should be capable of examining the role of subcultures and countercultures in society, focusing on their contribution to social and cultural dynamics and cultural change.
- SLO 4: Students should be able to analyze the dynamics of cultural power and resistance, understanding the concept of hybridity, and its relevance to social inequality and change.
- SLO 5: Finally, students should understand the intersectionality of culture with other social categories, and how it contributes to social inequality, thereby appreciating the importance of this understanding in advocating for social justice.
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