Lesson 10 — Activity 2: Pop Culture in the Media


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We see examples of pop culture in many places. We learn about pop culture when we listen to the radio and watch television. Advertising such as billboards also show us what is popular. Another place we see lots of pop culture is in magazines.


Different types of Social media
Courtesy of Gerd Altmann, Pixabay

In this activity, you will look at how pop culture is promoted in the media, specifically in magazines.



Most magazines are aimed at certain groups of people. Some magazines focus on a certain area of interest, while others appeal to a certain age group or gender (male or female). Each magazine presents the pop culture that is most appealing to its target audience.

Person reading a magazine

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Think about the following images that could appear on the covers of magazines, and consider the group each one is probably targeting. What activity or product is being promoted? What age group and/or gender would buy a magazine with this cover?


Person doing construction work.
Image 1
Courtesy of Kenneth Konica, flickr

Friends camping
Image 2
Courtesy of Andrea Picquadio, Pexel

Woman practicing yoga
Image 3
Pexel

Clip art makeup
Image 4
Courtesy of Annalise Batista, Pixabay

Home office with computer, coffee and notepad
Image 5
Pixabay

Man in flower garden
Image 6
Courtesy of Kelvin Yan, Unsplash

Image 1: Activity could be working in the trades, may appeal to young men and women interested in this type of work.


Image 2: Activity could be spending time in the outdoors, camping, hiking, etc. May appeal to young people who are interested in these pursuits.


Image 3: Activity could be exercising, specifically yoga or stretching exercises. May appeal to young women who are interested in getting into shape.


Image 4: Activity could be buying or using makeup. May appeal to women, both young and older.


Image 5: Activity could be using computers or using media, such as social media. May appeal to teens, both male and female.


Image 6: Activity could be gardening or raising food for consumption. May appeal to older people, both male and female.