In the "Sociological Conversations" video, Allison Pugh discusses how parents in very different socioeconomic strata decide on whether to purchase the current popular toy for their children. She introduces us to the ideas of symbolic indulgence and deprivation. Families choosing which toys to purchase for children are participating in
a.) culture jamming.
b.) textual analysis.
c.) consumer culture.
d.) cultural production.
Answer: c.) consumer culture.
FEEDBACK: According to Pugh, low-income families practiced what she called "symbolic indulgence." High-income families practiced what she termed "symbolic deprivation." These choices were all part of a larger process that allowed families to feel as if they were participating in the broader consumer culture of the United States.
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