Describe how consumption varies in three different microcultures

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: The ideal answer will include:
1. The example of Israeli birthday parties demonstrates how consumption patterns can convey sophistication or status and introduces the concept of game of distinction.
2. The example of kuru in the Papua New Guinea highlands illustrates a relationship between gender inequality and consumption patterns.
3. The example of children's shopping in New Haven, Connecticut, demonstrates the way consumption patterns reflect and perpetuate inequalities based on "race" and class.

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