Above is the link to a blog and the comment I wrote about it. To view, copy the link and paste it in the search box on your window.
This blog entry is called 'La Blogosphère Française.' It describes the growing phenomenon of blogging in France; why it is so popular; who's doing it; and what makes French blogs unique from American blogs. I commented on how French blogs seemed to be used more so for political purposes than American blogs, and they were used by all ages, where in the U.S. younger people are more likely to be bloggers.
I chose this comment because I think it meets the goals for the culture blog posts, I feel it contains a lot of important information about French culture, and I find it interesting. The first goal of the blog posts is to identify, discuss and analyze intangible aspects of the culture. This post about blogging is about the social institutions of France. The French have long gathered in coffee houses to discuss politics, etc– this is the techy form of that. Being able to express opinions and unhappiness about authority is very important to French culture.
The second goal of the blog posts is to give examples of social behaviors that express the culture's underlying values. The French clearly value their freedom. This is shown in their blogs about politics and society, their political debates, their frequent strikes, and their infamous street riots.
The next goal of the culture blog post is to interpret social phenomena within the context of the target culture. The phenomena of blogging is, as I said, a convenient alternative to the coffee houses. Blogs are always available, and can reach millions of people. It is a way for French people to spread their ideas and make their opinions heard.
The final goal is to describe instances of major change within the culture. I do not think blogging denotes a major change. The French are still doing what they've always done– be politically and critically outspoken– they are just doing it in a different venue.