Outline Ritzer’s cultural critique of McDonaldization.
What will be an ideal response?
Ritzer identified the principles of the fast-food restaurant that are coming to dominate more and more sectors worldwide. He calls this the “McDonaldization of society.” Efficiency: the McDonald’s fast-food model offers an efficient method of satisfying many needs. Quantification: time is quantified in terms of how quickly one is served, and quantity (“bigger is better”) becomes more important than quality. Predictability: the food McDonald’s serves in Baltimore is essentially identical to the food it serves in Houston. It offers no surprises. Control: employees are trained to do a very limited number of things, and customers as well are controlled through limited options.
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A) the profession is mostly white B) the profession lacks minority practitioner role models C) less than half of minority practitioners believe the profession is becoming more diverse. D) All of the above E) None of the above
A researcher should submit an article for publication consideration to only one journal at a time
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
According to the text, when a relationship deteriorates, communication lessens in _______ and _______
a. need; frequency b. quality; need c. quantity; frequency d. quality; quantity
The "hidden curriculum"
A. no longer exists as an element of schooling. B. teaches students powerful lessons about the functions and expectations of society. C. is another term for "extra-curricular activities". D. None of these answers is correct.