Assertion (A): Cultural studies holds that culture is political rather than aesthetic or humanist in emphasis. Reason (R): The object of cultural studies is high art and the exalted literary canon.
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Correct answer: C. A is correct but R is not correct
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Cultural studies treats culture as a site of power and studies popular culture, media and everyday practice. R describes the Arnoldian–Leavisite tradition it rejected.
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