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Individuals deemed "passive" are often actively engaged in informal, everyday culture, though this rarely replaces highbrow consumption in social hierarchy terms.

Contrary to some theories, everyday, informal activities often do not substitute for cultural participation; instead, "passive" individuals tend to have low engagement across both types of activities. Background Information: Understanding Cultural Non-Participation in an ...

Understanding Cultural Non-Participation in an Egalitarian Context (2022) by Riie Heikkilä explores why individuals in high-equality societies (specifically Finland) abstain from "highbrow" cultural activities, such as theater, opera, or museum visits. The book challenges the notion that these individuals are completely passive, revealing they often have active, alternative lifestyles. Individuals deemed "passive" are often actively engaged in

The book is part of the Palgrave Studies in Cultural Participation series . such as theater