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Commodified Hawaiian culture—the “luau,” the “hula girl,” and “aloha”—became part of the American vernacular and everyday life.
Adria L. Imada • Aloha America: Hula Circuits through the U.S. Empire
This could be art, architecture, movies, television, comic books, podcasts, stories, music, instruments, dance, literature, fashion, hairstyles, food, poetry, toys, or branded products. Community members use these productions as outward expressions or justifications of their beliefs and ideologies that are subsequently integrated (and sometimes man
... See moreMarcus Collins • For the Culture
portraying the Hollywood approach to sex, poured into the homes of puritanical
Martin Gurri • Revolt of the Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium
For the last century, the most vibrant culture has been popular culture — the movies, hit songs, TV shows, fashion styles, smartphone apps, slang, foods, and memes that fill our leisure time.
What is Culture? Part One: The Word
