Influence of American Pop Culture
American pop culture has had a major influence on our country and around the world. For example, you can find fast-food joints like McDonald's and Burger King in countries such as China and Germany. In the United States, pop culture has influenced families, language and the educational system.
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Food
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American pop culture has transformed the way we eat. With the introduction of pre-packaged boxed meals such as Hamburger Helper and Rice-A-Roni, it is now more convenient for families to eat together. The prevalence of a fast-food culture has contributed to the rise of childhood obesity.
Music
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American music has contributed greatly to culture and has played an important part in social change. During the civil rights movement, there were musicians such as Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin, Joan Baez, The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix who sang about the turbulence and pleaded for change.
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Television
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American television has also influenced the way Americans think about politics, religion, history and relationships. For example, the show "Good Times" attempted to show mainstream audiences the realities of African-American urban life and the consequences of unfair social policies.
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According to the Library of Congress, because America was originally a part of Great Britain, there has always been an relation regarding how both nations influenced each other culturally. For example, the British sport of rugby transformed itself into football in America. In the 1960s, British television shows enjoyed success in America.
Ethnic Influence
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African-Americans have contributed greatly to pop culture in the form of cuisine, jazz and blues music and spirituality. Hispanic-Americans are making strides in entertainment with popular shows such as "The George Lopez Show" and "Ugly Betty." And the cuisine of Asian-Americans is found at many American restaurants.
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