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Forum #1: Culture/Chapter 2 “George Clooney: I won’t Get Married Again Author: Unknown US Magazine, January 23, 2011 http://tv.yahoo.com/blog/george-clooney-i-wont-get-married-again--2166 Retrieved on January 24, 2011.
January 24, 2011

Part I - Summary:
This article discusses an interview with actor George Clooney and his father, Nick; it was revealed that although George’s father would like to see his son marry his current girlfriend. George indicated that he has been married once and will not marry again. Further questions in the interview yielded information that he is happy as an actor, likes to be an issues diplomat, and will not seek public office. He likes his role as an issues person.
Part II – Concept and Definition 1. Culture: The material and non-material aspects that are shared by members in society. (p. 23) 2. Folkways: The traditional or customary methods of doing things. (p. 24) 3. Subculture: A culture within a culture. (p. 25) 4. Popular Culture: Aspects of material or non-material culture used by the masses of people in the society. (p.28) 5. High Culture: etc...

Part III. – Application: 1. Culture: In American culture people who have children together and love one another generally exchange public vows so that other members in American society will recognize their relationship. 2. Folkways: Customarily people get married in church or by the government in America. This usually involves inviting family and close friends to celebrate in the relationship. Generally, it is expected that we marry so that our children have the benefit of a family name and the commitment of the parents to each other. 3. Subculture: George Clooney is an actor. Actors belong to a group that adheres to slightly different rules than the average American. Actors often violate some general rules in society and their behavior is tolerated and often contributes to changes in the dominant culture. While marriage is not likely to go away for a while, his behavior and others contribute to a growing pool of people who do not marry and cohabit rather than marry. 4. Popular Culture: George Clooney is an actor who makes lots of movies that entertain many American citizens. 5. High culture: etc.

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George Clooney: I Won't Get Married Again
By Us Magazine | Sunday, January 23, 2011, 11:46 AM

Elisabetta Canalis and George Clooney
(inset: Talia Balsam)
Venturelli/WireImage; Joe Kohen/FilmMagic
Don't expect George Clooney's love Elisabetta Canalis to join Hollywood's bridal brigade — because her famous beau is not interested in getting hitched. In a Friday interview on "Piers Morgan Tonight", Clooney, 49, appeared alongside his father, Nick, who admitted he "yearned for the moment" when his movie star son would wed Canalis. (Nick and George's mom, Nina, have been married for more than 50 years.)
[Photos: George Clooney's Many Women]
George's retort: "I hate to blow your whole news story, but I was married, so I gave it a shot."
Indeed, it's a lesser-known fact that Clooney was married to actress Talia Balsam from 1989 to 1993.
Where is Balsam these days? The actress, 51, keeps busy with a steady stream of film and TV roles; she plays Natalie Portman's mom in "No Strings Attached," out this weekend. As a recurring character on "Mad Men" she appears as ex-wife to Roger Sterling, played by actor John Slattery — her real-life husband, with whom she has one son, Harry.
[Photos: Last Year's Biggest Star Weddings]
Clooney and Italian actress/model Canalis, 32, have been dating since 2009. She opened up to Italian Vanity Fair last year about her romance with one of the world's most desired men.
"There are some people who just don't want to see me happy," Canalis complained. "[George] reassures me all the time. He is very close. I feel more embraced than ever before. The idea of being so loved is overwhelming. ... George has given color back to my life."
[Photos: Stars who’ve Romanced Models]
During the Piers Morgan interview, Clooney also praised his actor dad for teaching him the value of doing charity work "to help look out for people that are less fortunate than you and to challenge people that are in power."
Would Clooney consider entering politics?
[Photos: Hollywood's Most Generous Celebs]
"Honestly, my job is as good as they get," he said. "I think that I am best suited as an advocate for issues, and I look to people who are far smarter and far better at this than I am to lead."
Not that the handsome star doesn't suffer a bit for his work. Clooney recently contracted malaria while on a humanitarian visit to Sudan, but has since recovered. Even with malaria, it's just good fun," he joked. "I guess the mosquito in Juba looked at me and thought I was the bar."