How to Cite
Alexander, Susan. 2010. “ARTICLE APPLICATION PAPER 4”. TRAILS: Teaching Resources and Innovations Library for Sociology, April. Washington DC: American Sociological Association. https://trails.asanet.org/article/view/article-application-paper-4.
Abstract
The fourth set of readings centers around two questions. First, "How does consumption serve to reproduce and maintain class boundaries?" In other words, consumption acts as a sign (signifies) one’s socioeconomic class and serves to keep a social hierarchy in place. Veblen talks about "Conspicuous consumption" and "conspicuous leisure" as visible signs of...Download this resource to see full details. Download this resource to see full details.
Details
- Subject Area(s):
- Cultural Sociology
- Resource Type(s):
- Assignment
- Class Level(s):
- College 300
Usage Notes
Refer to Sociology 390: Consumer SocietyDownload this resource to see full details. Download this resource to see full details.
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