John shows off his new car and clothes to other students. He is exhibiting an example of of _____
a. class consciousness
b. conspicuous consumption
c. social differentiation
d. social stratification
b
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. Race and social class do not have any consistent effect on people’s roles within an organization. B. People of upper- and middle-class backgrounds are more likely to be promoted to executive positions than someone with a lower-class background, even if they are of the same race. C. When members of minority groups have the same level of education as their White peers, there is no difference in the rates of promotion. D. When people with a lower social class background have the same level of education as their peers, they are just as likely to be promoted.
In 1993, after President Reagan and his press secretary were shot, Congress passed __________ to limit the access of felons to handguns and assault weapons.
A. the Reagan Bill B. gun ban legislation C. gun control D. the Brady Act
Most Americans view eating snails as unappetizing, but in France snails are considered a delicacy. According to Islands of Meaning, what is the best explanation for this difference?
A. Americans have unsophisticated tastes in food and can’t appreciate snails’ delicate flavor. B. Snails are categorized as food in France, thus the taste of the snails is perceived differently than in America where they are classified as inedible. C. The wide consumption of wine in France masks the taste of the snails. D. French law requires that all school children try snails at least once during their childhood.