Popular culture is an initiative that was established to give voice to the common masses through various forms of media such as magazines, TV shows, sports, folklore, fashion, pop music, paintings, and technology, among others. In understanding how popular culture influences ethics, it is essential to assess how TV information affects individuals. The article titled “Readers on morality: Don’s let TV be guide,” reveals much insight regarding what most content consumers feel about popular TV shows.
Respondents had mixed reactions regarding what they captured from their favorite TV shows. In one instance, the respondent claimed that his daughter likes dancing but cannot let her watch the “Dancing with the Stars” show since women in the show wear inappropriate clothes than local hookers (“Readers on morality”). Another respondent claimed that people are determined to take cues from a television show about what moral code to consider. However, he expressed his surprise why the majority would they opt for morally corrupt media as the main source rather than the Bible (“Readers on morality”). The last respondent argued that people should observe the ratings to avoid exposing children to inappropriate content.
Pop culture is connected to morality and ethics as a basis of influence or a judgment object. It is known to mirror cultural values and recommend to society regarding the right the behavior. Admittedly, the pop culture has significance impact on individuals; at least five credible sources will be evaluated to explore how popular culture influences morality in society.
Annotated Bibliography
Farias, Carine, Tapiwa Seremani, and Pablo D. Fernández. “Popular Culture, Moral Narratives and Organizational Portrayals: A Multimodal Reflexive Analysis of a Reality Television Show.” Journal of Business Ethics, vol. 171, no. 2, 2021, pp. 211-226. Web.
In this article, the authors study the construction and portrayal of ethical narratives present in the reality television show that highlights immigration and border control at an airfield. The authors’ finding point reveals that immigration officers are usually portrayed as rational and gallant figures, while travelers are perceived as emotional and potentially dangerous characters. This article will be helpful in explaining how certain media content downplays the moral complexity of content.
Mitra, Rahul & Fyke, Jeremy. “Popular Culture and Organizations.” 2018.
In this article, the author explores popular culture in the context of organizations. The authors assert that popular culture is normally contrasted against high culture, portrayed through different media. In summary, given the ubiquity of both pop culture and organizing in daily life, this article provides insight into how the study of popular culture might offer more understanding of workplace behaviors and values that are prioritized by society at large.
Sanes, Ken “Popular Culture is More Moral. (And Less Moral) Than it is Given Credit for.” Transparency Now. 2018. Web.
In this article, Sanes explores what is opposed by some media and popular culture critics. It is evident that Hollywood is under fierce attack from all directions, with critics claiming that the industry is undermining values and mentally damaging children. The article will be of use in exploring what opposing and supporting views illustrate about popular culture.
Tilak, Geetali. “The Study and Importance of Media Ethics”, International Journal of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 448-466, 2020.
In this article, the author explores media and ethics and the way media acts as a bridge between the state and the public. Media ethics is majorly concerned with how a moral media personality should behave. It is a common phenomenon that media personalities are great influencers likely to influence certain behaviors among content consumers. The article will be useful in understanding how media personalities are likely to influence moral behavior among viewers as it provides more insights into media ethics.
Tojiboyeva Xilolaxon Maxmutovna “Influence of Mass Culture on the Formation and Development of the Spiritual and Moral Image of the Young Generation” 2019 European Journal of Research and Reflection in Educational Sciences, vol. 7, no. 12, 2019.
The authors discuss the specific influence of media on the formation and development of the spiritual and moral image of the youth in the contemporary world. The authors discuss the characteristics of national culture, the domination and historical formation of mass culture, together with changes in world culture. The article serves as an important source of understanding how popular culture influence youth behavior in society, which is the most affected group in our society.