From Symbol to Reality: Societal Decoding of Power Relations and Cultural Appropriation

Abstract

This study aims to examine the influence of the state agenda on the transformation of cultural symbols, specifically focusing on the comedic skits and sketches of the Spring Festival and other similar cases. By analyzing these cultural phenomena, the research seeks to uncover the intricate and strategic ways in which the state agenda shapes and impacts societal dynamics, leading to significant and far-reaching consequences. Based on the empirical evidence presented, this article argues that the state not only participates in a basic process of selecting and modifying culture but also strategically appropriates it through its powerful apparatus, thereby establishing profound connections with the thoughts and emotions of the broader population. The presented analysis demonstrates that the interconnections between cultural symbols, cultural appropriation, and the state apparatus are indicative of more extensive sociological patterns, namely the intricate and multifaceted dynamics of power, culture, and society. The complex interaction described not only influences the production and evolution of cultural symbols but also has an indirect effect on the stability and modification of social structures, as well as the identities and conflicts among both people and groups. The investigation of this intricate interconnection and its significant impact on society will be a subject meriting additional examination in future scholarly inquiries.