Hundreds of Millions of Global Consumers Now Enjoy a Level

question 19

Multiple Choice

Hundreds of millions of global consumers now enjoy a level of purchasing power that's sufficient to let them afford high-quality products-except for big-ticket items such as college educations, housing, or luxury cars. This consumer group, known as the ________, tend to buy affordable cars rather than luxury cars.

• A) plutonomy
• B) taste culture
• C) leisure class
• D) mass class

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Definitions:

1900

A year that marks the beginning of the 20th century, noted for various historical, cultural, and technological developments around the world.

Racial Conventions

Socially constructed beliefs, practices, and norms that define and differentiate races, often leading to discrimination and societal inequalities.

Jack Johnson

Jack Johnson was the first African American world heavyweight boxing champion, renowned for his groundbreaking career and the racial prejudices he fought against during the early 20th century.

Racial Decorum

The expected or prescribed manners and behaviors regarding race and inter-racial interactions, often within a specific cultural or societal context.