Sunday, March 30, 2008

Pop culture as a political tool

  • Pessimist view
    -entertainment designed by the ruling elite
    to legitimize the ruling ideas of society
  • Optimist view
    -creative outlet used by the working class
    to oppose the dominant bourgeois culture

Source: Dr. Ricardo Abad, sociologist

DS 112 e-booklet project based on the chosen book from the library (December 5)

   Convene the members of your book project. Be sure that you have read and studied your chosen material. Submit an e-booklet featuring/insp...