The 2,400 pairs of shoes owned by Imelda Marcos, wife of the late President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines, is an example of conspicuous consumption
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Neighborhood association or deed restrictions that forbid the sale or rental of a house to minority groups are called
a. Redlining b. Racial steering c. Gentrification d. Restrictive covenant
What is the largest employer in the world?
A. U.S. government B. U.S. Department of Defense C. Wal-Mart D. Apple
When it is said that models become objectified and commodified, what does this mean?
a. Models sell their bodies to the highest bidder, much like any other material object. b. Models' bodies are seen as separate from themselves and they are judged exclusively on how they look and not on any other aspect of their personalities or selves. c. Models can ignore the sexist comments and harassment of men because they know that they are appreciated at their job site. d. Models are seen as cultural ideals, women to be looked up to and admired, which leads them to have positive self-images and bodily appearances.
In new populism, which of the following outweighs logic, facts, and common sense?
a. collectivism b. empathy for others c. assertion of moral authority d. allegiance to the popular majority