Beyond traffic lights, what other systems of representation can you think of in your community? What elements of difference do they rely on to generate meaning?
Critical cultural studies researchers explore the systems of shared meanings that connect members of a particular group or community. Such shared meanings are developed through systems of representation that enable communities to make sense of the world in particular ways. Systems of representation involve not only language (spoken and written) but also clothing, music, nonverbal behaviors, space, and even building design.
For this discussion, please refer to the Critical Case Study 2.1(attached) and answer the following:
Beyond traffic lights, what other systems of representation can you think of in your community? What elements of difference do they rely on to generate meaning?
How does this system of representation illustrate the critical approach to organizations?
When considering shared cultural meanings, what is one thing that comes to mind from an organization you have been a part of or are a part of? Which ideology described in Chapter 2 best aligns with this organization? Does this meaning translate the same outside of the organization?
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