Do you think pop culture is divided?
I'm constantly hearing that "nowadays all that matters is sex appeal no one's striving for intelligence." I don't believe that all. I believe that our pop culture is divided. Lets call it Raunch and Wit. Raunch Culture (sex appeal, uneducated, booty shaking) and Wit Culture (less concerned on appearance, intelligence, art.)
Raunch Culture.
Nowadays it is more acceptable for women to show skin. Respected female olympic athletes have even appeared in playboy. Even underage youth are displaying themselves in a sexual way. This is reflected by our media. Shows like Jersey Shore about irresponsible youth are getting too many viewers. People concentrate way too much on their physical appearance. The music industry is dominated by sex (Nicki Minaj, Lady Gaga, etc.) Teen pregnancy is becoming glamorized. Cosmetic surgery is now extremely common.
Wit Culture
Nowadays women are more likely to work their own wages. The term "pink collar job" is dying. Men and women are more comfortable in their own skin. We see wit in the media. Shows like Big Bang Theory or 30 Rock about professionals are very successful. People care more about their personal interests (hobbies, fandoms, whatever.) The music industry features non-sexualized artists (Adele cleaned up the grammies.) Grass eaters, people that avoid romance totally, are becoming more common. Comic con is bigger than ever.
I think our current culture is split between Raunch and Wit. And I don't think people should look at the Raunch and use it to define a generation. I also don't think a person in Wit culture should look at Raunch and feel superior because there are many people that aren't part of Raunch culture and it doesn't make you special. While many people see the current generation become more and more decadent it's also surprisingly progressive on the underbelly.
Yes it's divided | 10 | |
No, raunch is rare | 0 | |
No, wit is rare | 2 | |
This is completely wrong | 8 | |
other | 6 |