Low culture

Definition

Low culture encompasses forms of popular culture that are perceived by high society to have less cultural value. It typically includes mass-produced entertainment, such as reality TV, tabloids, and popular music.

Related terms

High Culture:

Represents the set of cultural products in the arts, literature, and music that society considers to have the highest intellectual and aesthetic merit.

Pop Culture:

A blend of both high and low culture elements, pop culture refers to mainstream trends and practices in music, television, fashion, and other forms of entertainment consumed by the general public.

Cultural Capital:

The accumulation of knowledge, behaviors, and skills that one can tap into to demonstrate one's cultural competence and social status