Popular culture

Abstract

Popular culture, commonly called pop culture, refers to the traditions and culture of a society. It encompasses such cultural phenomena as music, art, literature, television and movies, social media (cyberculture), fashion, and dance. These products of a society have mass appeal and are accessible to the general public. Pop culture is at the other end of the spectrum from high or high-brow culture, which is characterized by skilled creators that society deems of particular and lasting value. Pop culture is considered a lesser form of expression. It is also differentiated from other forms of culture, such as legal, political, and educational culture. Unlike these other cultural types, pop culture is extremely fluid and can change quickly.