SAGE News Clips: The Rise of Sneaker CultureDescription: Made up of 150 sneaker designs from the previous 150 years, a recent exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum in New York showcases the rise and evolution of sneakers. While sneakers can be purchased at virtually any retailer today, early sneakers were major status symbols due to the high cost of rubber. Watch this video to learn more about how the history of sneakers offers a window into culture.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 90, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Josh purchases a new pair of Nike sneakers before his family vacation to France. While on the trip, he notices a billboard
advertising the very brand and style he purchased. This would indicate that the culture of sneakers can be understood as an element of ______, a type of culture that has spread across the world.
A. global culture
B. local culture
C. multiculturalism
D. cultural relativism
Answer: A
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