Culture vs. Pop. Culture

Culture is deeply embedded in all aspects of life: social, political,
and economic. When I think of culture I think of social customs,
ways of life, and traditions or celebrations that differ among races
and ethnicity, based on the resources available to them. Without
outside influence, it could be argued that cultures could remain
unchanged or only develop slightly throughout time, for if ends
are being met, then why is there need for change?
Popular culture on the other hand is ever changing, is created by
corporations, and is mass produced for profit. Advertisements and
other media play on peoples' values, making them feel as
though they need a certain product, or need to subscribe to a
certain belief,to achieve some means which they on their own
could not accomplish. I think that culture was the result of
necessity but I think Pop. Culture was created from convenient
opinions. It is subjective and helps create peoples' identities
but I believe that Pop. Culture stifles individuals’ creativity
and represents many stereotypes and other falsities.