Literary Sphere

Here are 10 MCQs on Cultural Studies with short explanations. DAILY DOSE #4 1. What is the primary focus of cultural studies? a) High culture b) Popular culture c) Power dynamics and meaning-making d) Historical artifacts Explanation: c) Power dynamics and meaning-making. Cultural studies examines how culture shapes and is shaped by power relations, identities, and meanings. 2. Who is a key figure in the development of cultural studies? a) Stuart Hall b) Michel Foucault c) Pierre Bourdieu d) Antonio Gramsci Explanation: a) Stuart Hall. Hall's work on encoding/decoding and his leadership at the Birmingham Centre for Contemporary Cultural Studies significantly contributed to the field. 3. What is the concept of "othering" in cultural studies? a) Appreciating diverse cultures b) Creating cultural hierarchies c) Marginalizing or exoticizing certain groups d) Promoting cultural exchange Explanation: c) Marginalizing or exoticizing certain groups. Othering refers to...