The fact that cultures owe a substantial debt to other cultures because of the spread of ideas, inventions, and practices is called
A) cultural transmission.
B) convergence.
C) cross-cultural integration.
D) cultural diffusion.
D
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The "Moynihan Report", like other deficit theories, attributed the social problems experienced by African- American families to
a. economic and structural changes. b. family breakdown and the "dominance" of women. c. racial discrimination. d. none of the above
Which of these is NOT a component of a successful marriage?
A. Both individuals are independent and mature. B. Both individuals make a lot of money. C. Both individuals love each other and themselves. D. Both individuals know themselves.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Historically, social theory was more focused on commodity consumption than production. 2. According to George Ritzer, every act of production necessarily includes some consumption. 3. According to George Ritzer, new technologies will never be able to undertake presumption activities on behalf of humans. 4. George Ritzer developed a grand narrative for sociology utilizing prosumtion ideas. 5. Prosumer capitalism uses the labor of prosumers to increase the wealth of a relatively small corporate elite, often without the knowledge of prosumers.
Explain the term consumer culture and explore its rise and negative effects. Why does the author suggest we might be in a postconsumer culture?
What will be an ideal response?