oky wewes Flashcards
(15 cards)
body idiom/body gloss
Non-verbal communication through gestures, posture, or expressions (body idiom) or deliberate actions to manage social impressions (body gloss).
embodiment
How we experience the world through our physical bodies (e.g., pain, joy, or cultural practices like dance).
sex vs gender
Sex = biological traits (chromosomes, anatomy); gender = social roles/identities (masculine, feminine, nonbinary).
cultural capital
Non-financial assets (education, tastes, skills) that grant social advantage (e.g., knowing fine art).
culture industry
(Adorno/Horkheimer): Mass-produced entertainment that standardizes culture (e.g., formulaic pop music).
fan studies
Research on fan communities and their practices (e.g., fan fiction, conventions).
gender displays
How people perform gender through behavior/appearance (e.g., “masculine” swagger or “feminine” gestures).
knowledge communities
Groups sharing expertise (e.g., Reddit forums, open-source software developers).
pink tax
Higher prices for products marketed to women (e.g., razors, shampoo).
algorithmic advertising
Ads targeted using data algorithms (e.g., Instagram showing you shoes after you Google them).
digital minimalism
Reducing screen time/digital clutter to focus on meaningful activities (e.g., deleting social media apps).
Occupy Wall Street
Protest against economic inequality, using the slogan “We are the 99%.”
Anti-globalisation movement
Critiques corporate-driven globalization (e.g., 1999 WTO protests in Seattle).
Fair Trade Movement
Advocates ethical pay/conditions for producers (e.g., Fairtrade coffee certifications).
Slow Food Movement
Promotes local, traditional cuisine over fast food (founded in Italy as a response to McDonald’s).
