What Do Sociologists Call It When a Society Emphasizes Shopping

question 41

Multiple Choice

What do sociologists call it when a society emphasizes shopping and possessions as a road to personal happiness?

• A) cultural imperialism
• B) alienation
• C) consumerism
• D) consumption

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Definitions:

Fourteenth Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States and guaranteeing all citizens equal protection of the laws.

McCreary

Likely refers to McCreary County v. ACLU of Kentucky, a significant U.S. Supreme Court case dealing with the Establishment Clause and religious displays on public property.

Van Orden

Refers to Van Orden v. Perry, a U.S. Supreme Court case dealing with the display of the Ten Commandments on public property.

Establishment Clause

A clause in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution that prohibits the government from making any law respecting an establishment of religion, thereby ensuring the separation of church and state.