Which of the Following Scenarios Is an Example of Culture

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios is an example of culture jamming?

• A)An American-owned business operating in Brazil insists that all of its employees engage in standard American business practices and speak only English in the workplace.
• B)In a picture circulated on the internet,a graphic designer replaces the sign of a local store.Instead of "Wal-Mart," the sign now reads "China Direct" in Wal-Mart's familiar font and colors.
• C)In Belgium,the McDonald's serves hamburgers with Béarnaise sauce and the drink selection includes beer.
• D)Because a company sells its services in many different countries,it develops different advertising campaigns,each suited to a different cultural audience.

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Definitions:

Puritans

A collective of English Protestants during the 16th and 17th centuries aiming to cleanse the Church of England from Roman Catholic rituals.

English Civil War

A series of armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians ("Roundheads") and Royalists ("Cavaliers") occurring from 1642 to 1651, fundamentally concerning the manner of England's governance and issues of religious freedoms.

Catholicism

The Christian denomination led by the Pope in Rome, characterized by its sacraments, doctrines, and global presence.

English

A West Germanic language originating in England, now the primary language of the United Kingdom, the United States, and several other countries.