Mass Culture Growth

Definition

This refers to the spread of cultural elements such as ideas, attitudes, perspectives, and trends among a large population. It's often associated with the rise of mass media in the 20th century.

Analogy

Think of mass culture growth like a viral TikTok dance challenge. One person starts it, then it spreads rapidly across the platform until millions are participating in or aware of it. Similarly, mass culture spreads ideas and trends across a wide audience through various forms of media.

Related terms

Cultural Homogenization: This is when different cultures start to look alike due to shared influences. Like everyone doing the same TikTok dance regardless of their background.

Mass Media: These are mediums (like TV, radio, newspapers) that transmit information or entertainment to a large number of people. They're like the social media platforms where viral dances spread.

Consumerism: This is a social and economic order that encourages buying and owning things often advertised by mass media. It's like being encouraged to buy certain clothes or accessories because they're trending on TikTok.