a. Based on your experience where does culture come from? What role, if any, do you believe mass media play in shaping culture and setting cultural norms? Please give an example to illustrate your answer.
b. Select a current "tastemaker" in the American culture. Explain why they would be considered a tastemaker. What current cultural trends has this particular tastemaker contributed to or made popular? Be sure to cite the unit resources in your answer.