The Birmingham School of Cultural Studies

The Birmingham School of Cultural Studies is a group of scholars that emerged in the 1960s who analyze how culture—like media, music, fashion, and everyday practices—shapes our identities, beliefs, and social power. They view culture as active and influential, not just entertainment, and explore how it reflects and influences social structures, including issues like class, race, and gender. Their approach helps us understand how cultural meanings are created, contested, and used to maintain or challenge societal inequalities.