What Did the Sociologist Dr

question 9

Multiple Choice

What did the sociologist Dr.Kerry ferris conclude about lifestyle enclaves as a result of her research on Star Trek and soap opera fan clubs?

• A) They almost never develop beyond a narrow and segmented interest in media.
• B) They develop bonds for a wide variety of reasons, none of which have anything to do with the programs they watch.
• C) They almost never expand their group boundaries beyond the narrow confines of their lifestyle enclave.
• D) They can eventually lead to a greater degree of involvement with the community.

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