Popular Culture

Popular Culture Artifact
What is popular culture, and what does it mean to you? Popular culture is the vast amount of information available about the ever growing economy. Objects you may see on TV or hear about through the radio or newspaper. To me popular culture is way to look at the world and decide what you want or need. Why is an understanding of popular culture relevant to you in a business environment and in your present and future career? Having a broad knowledge and understanding of today’s popular culture will give you as a business owner an accurate report of what the people want or need. Given this information you have a better chance to have a successful business. Studying applied management, I must be able to locate and find what is wanted by the economy. What would you consider to be an example of a pop culture artifact? And why would you choose it? I feel that being a Soldier in the United States Army is a great artifact. As you watch the news, you are fed information about the soldiers in Iraq, and what it means to sacrifice being away from your family. Many people want to be soldiers but are afraid of the war. The symbol of an American soldier is an everlasting impression.
The artifact I chose was that of the American soldier. I feel that this is a great symbol of popular culture. The American soldier is what millions of young men and woman aspire to be, but are afraid to make the commitment. Being a soldier requires many sacrifices and requires time away from your family. With over 4000 soldiers that have died during the Iraqi war makes the sacrifice even greater. I have been an American soldier for seven years now. The feeling of respect and dignity is a feeling that will be everlasting in my heart. My family is always their for me and ready to make any sacrifice needed for me to have a successful military career. They may not always know why they have to make the sacrifice but they support me 100%. That feeling is something that can never be replaced or forgotten. Finally to view my blog and all its content you may access it at http://bartonsvirtual.blogspot.com/. All comments and critiques are greatly welcome and looked forward to.

References

Michael Petracca, Madeleine Sorapure, (2007), Common Culture, Reading and Writing About American Popular Culture.