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Kultúratudományok, often translated as Cultural Studies, is an interdisciplinary field of study that examines culture in its various forms and manifestations. It emerged in the mid-20th century, drawing on methodologies and theories from sociology, literary criticism, anthropology, philosophy, and media studies. The central aim of kultúratudományok is to understand how cultural practices, artifacts, and meanings are produced, circulated, and consumed within societies.

A key focus of kultúratudományok is the analysis of power relations embedded within cultural phenomena. This includes exploring how issues of class, gender, race, ethnicity, and sexuality shape cultural production and reception. The field often interrogates dominant cultural narratives and seeks to give voice to marginalized perspectives. It is not solely concerned with "high culture" but also with popular culture, everyday practices, and subcultures, viewing them all as significant sites for understanding social dynamics.

Kultúratudományok employs a range of theoretical frameworks, such as semiotics, post-structuralism, and critical theory, to decode the complex layers of meaning in cultural texts and practices. Researchers in this field might analyze films, television shows, music, fashion, advertising, literature, or even the significance of rituals and social interactions. The ultimate goal is to provide a critical understanding of the role culture plays in shaping individual identities, social structures, and historical change.