Which of the following statements does not represent part of the traditional mass culture critique aimed against popular culture?
A)Popular culture inhibits political discourse and social change
B)Popular culture translates classic works into simplistic forms
C)Popular culture debases our taste for finer culture
D)Popular culture undermines the elite and offers some potential for a multicultural democracy

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This statement is not part of the traditional mass culture critique, but instead recognizes the potential for popular culture to challenge and diversify the dominant cultural narratives maintained by the elite. The other three statements are commonly cited criticisms of popular culture.

Which of the Following Statements Does Not Represent Part of the Traditional