Which of the following is true about how people resist cultural texts?

A. Resistance may be motivated by displeasure over media representation of certain social issues.
B. Motivation to participate in popular culture is unrelated to a person's social role.
C. Refusal to participate in popular culture is one form of showing resistance.
D. A person's preference for popular culture is based more on media sensitivity than on cultural values.


Answer: C

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