The cultural phenomena are the set of knowledge, myths, taboos and beliefs that different social groups share.
The concept may also allude to a kind of drag effect, when certain individuals behave in a certain way simply because other individuals do too, or because something or someone gains popularity. This includes everything from movies to clothing styles.
In any case, this concept is related to the definition of culture. This word derives from a French term, which in turn derives from the Latin take it , what does it mean cultivate .
Culture consists of the set of shared patterns of behaviors and interactions, cognitive constructs and understanding that are learned through socialization.
Examples of cultural phenomena
Globalization
At present, the globalization is one of cultural phenomena with more impact in all areas of human endeavor.
This has emerged as a new paradigm to describe how different societies can relate to each other.
Globalization has made possible the interconnection of almost all peoples on the face of the earth. But it is not only possible to share consumer goods, but the values that make up each culture.
On the other hand, this phenomenon arises thanks to the technological revolution and the social dimensions of modernity.
It is hoped that this will result in the promotion of genuine development in at least the areas of economics, politics and culture (understood as the shared idea of society over good and morality).
The Beatles
In the 1960s, the musical group known as the Beatles became one of the greatest cultural and social phenomena in history.
The group enjoyed unprecedented popularity among audiences around the world, which was closely linked to the social and cultural context of those years.
For example, for the United States of America was a turbulent and disorderly period in politics, culture and social level. Among the events raised are the death of President John F. Kennedy and the country's participation in the Vietnam War .
These events instilled a spirit of anger, rebellion and questioning of social norms prevalent among young people.
This was reflected in the way they dressed and in their preferences as to music. Thus, The Beatles were able to connect with the spirit of that era.
Tattoos
The art of tattoos as a form of expression goes back to ancient Egypt and India. These became popular among sailors in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Captain Cook, an explorer of the Pacific in the eighteenth century, used to bring artists and scientists on trips to the Pacific islands.
There, indigenous people decorated the body using a bone needle to push the natural dye into the skin. Today, tattooing methods have advanced, now being more hygienic and more accurate.
On the other hand, although in the past the tattooed people were stigmatized, today this form of corporal expression has gained adherents worldwide.
Specifically, in the last decade has grown exponentially the number of people who tattoo their bodies.
It is not just rebellious teenagers, but middle-class men and women, celebrities, athletes, teachers, among others.
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