Aerold A Quitoras BSCRIM 2-3

What is culture
Culture is a word that we often come across. We are all part of a culture, we are often intrigued by
other cultures, and culture is an integral determinant of who we are as individuals. So, what exactly is
it then? Simply put, culture is the unique characteristics of a group of people. Culture is made up of
many elements, some more obvious than others. Culture is the clothes we wear, the language we
speak, the food we eat. Culture is our customs, our beliefs, and our values. It is part and parcel of our
religious beliefs, superstitions, philosophy, and mythology.
Culture determines what is acceptable and unacceptable in any society. Social norms are borne out of
culture. It is manifested through our art, music, dance, architecture, technologies, and writings.
Holidays such as Halloween and Christmas are part of a larger culture. And within that culture, there
are smaller cultures which have their own behaviors and norms. America is a melting point of cultures,
making it one of the most vibrant places to live in the world.

What is popular culture

Popular culture is the set of practices, beliefs, and objects that embody the most broadly shared
meanings of a social system. It includes media objects, entertainment and leisure, fashion and trends,
and linguistic conventions, among other things. Popular culture is usually associated with either mass
culture or folk culture, and differentiated from high culture and various institutional cultures (political
culture, educational culture, legal culture, etc.). The association of popular culture with mass culture
leads to a focus on the position of popular culture within a capitalist mode of economic production.
Through this economic lens, popular culture is seen as a set of commodities produced through
capitalistic processes driven by a profit motive and sold to consumers. In contrast, the association of
popular culture with folk culture leads to a focus on subcultures such as youth cultures or ethnic
cultures. Through this subculture lens, popular culture is seen as a set of practices by artists or other
kinds of culture makers that result in performances and objects that are received and interpreted by
audiences, both within and beyond the subcultural group. Holistic approaches examine the ways that
popular culture begins as the collective creation of a subculture and is then appropriated by the
market system. Key issues in the sociological analysis of popular culture include the representation of
specific groups and themes in the content of cultural objects or practices, the role of cultural
production as a form of social reproduction, and the extent to which audiences exercise agency in
determining the meanings of the culture that they consume.

What are Philippines popular culture

Bayanihan Filipino culture – Among the most popular Filipino customs and traditions that are still
practiced to this day
Harana – This was one of the most popular things about Filipino culture. Harana is when a guy
serenades the girl he’s courting.
Filipinos call their older siblings “ate” for older sisters and “kuya” for older brothers to show respect
Hospitable – Filipinos are known for being welcoming and friendly
So much respect for the elderlies – One of the Filipino culture and values that locals are very proud of
Pagmamano or kissing the elder’s head on the forehead – One of the most important Filipino culture
and values
Religious – Where many traditions in the Philippines occurred from
Palabra de Honor – One of the most valued customs in the Filipino culture
Pamamanhikan – One of the family oriented Filipino values and traditions in the Philippines related to
marriage
Pakikisama – Among the best traits in the Filipino culture