The impact of ownership and control on the cultural

landscape.

The distribution of cultural products to the

public.

The

connection between meaning and political economy in capitalist societies

The study of meaning in cultural representations

produced by big companies.

The impact of

technology on cultural production

How big companies

create representations for artistic expression

The distribution of resources in

society

Who owns and controls cultural production like movies

or music

Language limits our

understanding by creating fixed meanings for everything 

Language has no

significant impact on our perception of the world

Language is a neutral

tool for expressing meanings about the world

Cultural expressions

Signifying practices

Beliefs that are specific to certain times and places

but claimed to be universal truths.

Countries and nations

that are seen as natural and unquestionable.

Advertising

techniques used to promote products.

The process of seeking consent from less influential groups.

Language limits our

understanding by creating fixed meanings for everything.

Language is a neutral

tool for expressing meanings about the world.

Language has no

significant impact on our perception of the world.

Language actively shapes

meanings and our knowledge.

By focusing on the

language and writing style used in the literature.

By studying the economic conditions of the society.

By examining the political events of the time.

By looking at the cultural

products produced during that period.

The use of force to

control and influence others.

Sets of beliefs that claim to be universal truths.

The process of creating and maintaining dominant

values and practices.

The portrayal of

women as housewives in advertising

Cultural studies is interested in understanding:

• The history of the product
• When was the movie or product released
• Product production technology

Cultural studies is interested in understanding:

• Who owns and controls cultural production 
• How cultural products are distributed to the public

• The impact of ownership and control on the cultural

  landscape

Cultural studies is interested in understanding:

• In which country is it made
• How much was spent on production
• How much do they earn

Cultural studies is interested in understanding:

• What is the use of these products
• Who is the author of the idea
• Is the application of these products correct