How would a sociologist explain why more Americans listen to rap and Top 40 music than classical and opera, watch more basketball and baseball than polo and dressage, and prefer hamburgers and American cheese to lobster Newburg and brie?
A. The education system reflects the interests of the ruling classes.
B. Cultural transmission has weakened over the course of generations.
C. What people prefer and consume is often a function of availability and affordability.
D. What people consume is a direct reflection of their patriotism.
Answer: C
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