Kultúratudomány

Kultúratudomány, often translated as Cultural Studies, is an interdisciplinary field that emerged in the mid-20th century. It critically examines the production, consumption, and meaning of cultural practices and their relationship to power. Rather than focusing solely on traditional "high culture" like literature and art, Kultúratudomány encompasses a broad range of cultural phenomena, including popular culture, media, everyday life, and subcultures.

Key theoretical influences include Marxism, feminism, post-structuralism, and post-colonialism. Kultúratudomány seeks to understand how culture is intertwined with social structures, identity formation, and political ideologies. It often investigates how dominant cultural narratives can marginalize or oppress certain groups, and how subordinate groups resist or negotiate these narratives.

Methodologically, Kultúratudomány draws from various disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, literary theory, history, and media studies. Researchers employ diverse approaches, including textual analysis, ethnographic fieldwork, discourse analysis, and historical research, to analyze cultural texts and practices. The field is characterized by its critical stance, its commitment to social justice, and its ongoing engagement with contemporary social and cultural issues.