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Popular American Culture

Popular American culture is defined as modern-day ways of life and things that are well known and commonly accepted or have cultural patterns that are prevalent in a populace. Popular culture is often referred to as pop culture.
The writer of this paper will compile an inventory of artifacts of popular culture that he has come into contact with and attempt to give them perspective. The influence of popular American culture on the author’s personal decision making will be discussed. The values, commonality and patterns associated with this inventory will also be addressed.

First of all, the fact that I am part of the growing trend or phenomenon that is adult education is baffling. Many more adults are seeking to gain higher education credentials to advance their careers, the criteria which I participate. People age thirty or above comprise a majority of the adult college admissions, which I am also a part. It is hard categorize where this falls under. Is it ambition, the acquisition of wealth, pursuit of knowledge or acknowledgement? One can not really say. Higher education is measured as a value to each individual. I like to think it is my need to grow in knowledge.
Television is a major piece of pop American culture. I find myself indulging in this seemingly vital and favorite past-time as well. With the introduction of cable or satellite networks (including DVDs and Blueray not to mention the obsolete videotape), the American people have become more fascinated with television than during its initial introduction in the 1950s. The audience has an endless array of choices than ever before. Without on of these networks attached, you only have about eight channels to choose from. I able and do watch a great deal of television programming, most of which is on cable stations. HBO, Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), CNN (Cable News Network), and Sci-Fi Channel are among my guilty pleasures. I can gain access to ways to acquire wealth or a supplement to my...