Question

Question: A group of sociologists was asked to watch four video clips: a commercial, a political speech, a TV show, and an orchestra concert. They then reacted to these videos and their importance as cultural objects. How would the sociologists MOST likely respond? (1 point)

Responses:

Only the political speech and the concert are considered important to be culture.

A commercial and a TV show aren’t considered fine art, so they are not significant to culture.

All of these videos have value as objects of cultural significance.

None of these videos have any influence on culture whatsoever.

Answer 1

All of these videos have value as objects of cultural significance.

Sociologists treat commercials, political speeches, TV shows, and concerts as carriers of meanings, values, norms, and power — all of which shape and reflect culture.