Popular Culture is any idea, perspective, attitude, images, products, etc., directed toward the general masses of people. This can be items such as social media, bands, art images, movies, concerts, clothing, etc.
Pop Culture basically means to me; keeping up with the times. Personally, Pop Culture means relating to the rest of the world, in my eyes. Everything has a life cycle, fads come and go, and things progress or slow down. I would be perfectly happy living in the woods, hunting, fishing, and gardening, without a care of what changes in the world. But, there are bills to pay, children to raise, and progress to make in the business world. Keeping up with Pop Culture educates me of what the world does and how it changes. It keeps me diverse, where I have a better understanding of business and culture. Pop Culture effects what consumers buy, do, and follow. So, to keep things running, we have to continuously follow Pop Culture, grow, and evolve. The mind always has to be open and ready for change!
Why is an understanding of Popular Culture relevant to me in a business culture and in my present and future career?
Being an Administrative Assistant for a Christian T-Shirt factory, trends and following of clothing trends are essential to assist in administrative areas. We also focus on keeping up with technology trends and search out programs to make work easier for many departments.
In working for an accounting degree, I could utilize this in many different areas. Whether it be keeping up with tax laws, tax programs, business consulting and trends, etc. Also, when, where, and how money is spent and categorizing it. All of this is affected by Popular Culture.
Or, even continuing in an administrative world or a human resources world with an accounting degree, it is important to study Pop Culture, so you can relate it to employees, prospecting, or even training.
What would you consider to be an example of a pop artifact? And why would you choose it?
One artifact of Pop Culture is the Pinterest. I am a huge Pinterest fan. I would choose, and actually currently use Pinterest, because you can organize your own 'Pop Culture' area. Pinterest customizes more Pins to show on your walls, according to what you search for and pin. So, the trends you want to follow, you can get customized search results to follow the trends that are important to you. Pinterest also gives you the ability to pin items as well and get your ideas out there.
I enjoyed reading your article. I feel the same way about pop culture- it is not something I feel I need to be to enjoy my life but it is a part of my life nonetheless. I would be happy living in the woods too but I have chosen a career where I will need an understanding of pop culture and I agree that being aware of current trends is important in the business world. Pinterest is a great example of pop culture as it is essentially a platform for sharing and being involved in trends. Great blog!
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DeleteWhat I like about this post is the idea that I can actually choose my own pop culture and what works best for me. There is so much out there today because of all the available technology we have, and it can be very overwhelming at times. I also see a lot of people spending more time than they have trying to consume and keep up with the latest and greatest trends. Good post Megan.
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DeleteI really enjoyed reading your blog - what you say about the world really makes a lot of sense. I never really thought about before of being "disconnected" from pop culture and living secluded in the woods, hunting, and fishing...sounds like quite a nice life if you had a nest egg to live off of. Unfortunately the vast majority of us have to earn a wage and must submit to the culture around us in many ways, but fortunately we can all be individuals as well, with our own beliefs.
ReplyDeleteYou mentioned you work for a Christian T-Shirt company...which company do you work for? I wasn't aware that there were Christian T-Shirt companies, but it sounds like a great place to be. :)
Great Job!
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DeleteI work for Kerusso! We sell the Kerusso, Tru Witness, Blessed Girl, Cherished Girl, and Light Source brands. We are in mom and pop stores, truck stops, walmart, Christian stores, etc. Just about anywhere. We design, print, and ship, all from the same facility. Have a sales team, credit team, art team, admin team, etc. It's really great!
There are a few other Christian T-shirt companies out there, like C28 and Twice Born as well.
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I am so glad to read that you are content in your life and do not feel the pressure to conform at every turn. We are living in a society under heavy pressure and status symbols are thrown in our face all the time. Pinterest is a great example of popular culture but it still allows you to fill your world with the things that are important to you... I can see why you enjoy it so much. For us in business, we should praise Pinterest for meeting the challenge of adaptability which should allow them longevity in the endeavors for the future.
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DeleteI absolutely agree with your explanation of what pop culture is. I think its great to not feel the urge to have to live up to society's view of what you should be doing, and instead doing what makes you happy in life. I can see how your career at the moment would be dire to see the trends going on in the world, especially to keep your business successful. Trends in the clothing industry change on almost a daily basis. Pinterest is an excellent artifact to use for pop culture. I am obsessed with pinterest, but mostly because I enjoy the do-it-yourself projects. I do tend to find myself looking at the newest trends due to the stores I follow on there, and everything is updated more frequently than even just a daily basis on there. Great job!.
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