Monday, June 13, 2011

FOURTH BLOG, Taste Hierarchy

From pages 200-260 of the assigned reading in the Gans' text, in about three paragraphs and 350 words (minimum), discuss Gans' concept of the Taste hierarchy, and how it compares to the existing U.S. Social Class hierarchy. Give appropriate detail when describing the social classes and the taste cultures. This blog is due on Friday, June 17, at 9:00 p.m.

Monday, June 6, 2011

THIRD BLOG, due Tue, June 7, 2011

Dear Soc. 199 Scholars,

In 300 words or more, using paragraph form (so, 2-3 paragraphs), please identify what you think are the strongest and weakest points of Gans' arguments about high culture and popular culture, defending your choices with examples from several parts of the reading (from pages 60-156). Also mention an interesting tangential point (minor point of information) that you remember from the reading.