If a Label on a Product States "Made in Thailand

question 22

Essay

If a label on a product states "Made in Thailand," and a similar product has a label "Made in Germany," why do consumers consider the latter to be better than the former? What difference does a label make in consumer perceptions?

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Definitions:

Social Change

Involves alterations in the social structure, cultural patterns, and behavior over time in a society.

Urban Neighborhoods

Urban neighborhoods refer to distinct geographical areas within cities, characterized by specific demographic, economic, and cultural patterns.

Functionalists

Sociologists who focus on how the various parts of society contribute to the whole, emphasizing the way that each part of a society functions to maintain stability and social order.

Conflict Theorists

Sociologists who view social life as a competition for limited resources and believe societal conflicts drive social change.