This document discusses popular culture and provides examples. It defines culture as practices and beliefs shared by a group of people with economic, cultural, religious and political power. Popular culture refers to cultural forms enjoyed by those with economic power and status. Shakespeare is used as an example of popular culture in England as his plays were performed in theaters where tickets were expensive, making them accessible only to certain groups. Popular culture is influenced by social, political, religious and economic forces and is constantly changing. Cartoons become part of popular culture when businesses start producing related merchandise that children and others consume.