Consumerism Is Remarkably Effective in Taming Expressions of Freedom and Individualism

question 146

Multiple Choice

Consumerism is remarkably effective in taming expressions of freedom and individualism, including acts of dissent and rebellion. Which of the following situations does this create?

• A) Deviations from mainstream culture become more influential among younger North Americans than older North Americans.
• B) Deviations shape mainstream culture more than the natural progression of North American culture.
• C) Deviations from mainstream culture often lose their power to drive change because they get turned into means of making money.
• D) Commercial success puts pressure on the rebellious artists to push their rebellion into more and more politically radical positions.

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