Abstract
This paper argues that cultural products we produce and consume today have connections to a particular social class, and that the concept of class in relation to culture is meaningful. The paper further considers the importance of consumption, and who buys what, and from which social class do they belong.

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"The thesis of this paper is that cultural products we produce and consume today do have connections to a particular social class, and that the concept of class in relation to culture is meaningful today. Consumption: Who shops in second hand thrift stores? What do people look for there? A Ralph Lauren top, a dress or jacket by Anna Klein, a John's NY skirt; why? Because these are brand names for the middle class consumer. The lower middle class buyer may desire these items also, but needs to limit his or her consumption to sale days or half-price specials. Thrift shops are frequented by another definite class of low income..."

Tags:social, class, culture

Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses that cultural products produced and consumed today do have connections to a particular social class. The writer maintains that the concept of class in relation to culture is meaningful today. The writer discusses that social class matters not only in fashion, but also with regards to the food industry. The writer concludes that social class and cultural consumption and production are perhaps not so much a reality as something to strive for that determines who we are.

Outline:
Consumption
Production

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"Consumption: Who shops in second hand thrift stores? What do people look for there? A Ralph Lauren top, a dress or jacket by Anna Klein, a John's NY skirt; why? Because these are brand names for the middle class consumer. The lower middle class buyer may desire these items also, but needs to limit his or her consumption to sale days or half-price specials. Thrift shops are frequented by another definite class of low income shopper who is happy with an inexpensive find in good condition, be it an outfit, a gently used toy, dishes without visible chips or cracks, CD's for teens in the family; the list is endless, and so are the possibilities for those who can afford to spend a few dollars."
"Household products by Martha Stewart may be top of the line and dream bargains for a middle class person, be it a newly arrived set of dishes, most recent design line of bed linen or the latest cook book. The lower middle class consumer will watch for sale events on these items that were produced with a certain class of consumer in mind."

Tags:consumer, shopper, brand, names, bargains

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This paper argues that cultural products we produce and consume today have connections to a particular social class. The paper discusses the concept of class in relation to culture and concludes that race is significant whenever one discusses advertising in global societies because race is still another tool to be used by (Western) advertisers to market a line of products through the individual endorsing those products.

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"Finally, race is significant whenever one discusses advertising in global societies because race is still another tool to be used by (western) advertisers to market a line of products through the individual endorsing those products. Suffice it to say, Tiger Woods - by virtue of the fact that he is not "white" but an aggregation of different ethnicities and races - is a man whose racial identity does not so much make him unique but, lamentably, makes him just another item that can be utilized to appeal to consumers throughout the world in a global economy. In a real sense, race in this instance is meaningful because Tiger Woods is used (has arguably always been used) as a pawn in the homogenizing march of western-based globalization and consumerism over the entire world (Yu, 203-207). In the final analysis, the cultural products we consume each day are often rife with socio-economic and racial associations - and race can be used to turn a "white" cultural product (Nike shoes, for example) into something that others from different ethnic and racial backgrounds will endorse."

Tags:globalization, socio-economic, endorsement, identity

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This paper discusses Karl Marx's development of communism or socialism in response to what he saw as the evils of capitalism. The author describes the industrial revolution, which brought about the social changes and conditions that Marx saw as unjust to the working class majority. He believed that capitalism and mass production destroyed the cohesion of fellow human beings and made self-interest more important than shared values and goals, thereby dehumanizing the worker. The author provides a brief overview of American society before the industrial revolution and explains how industrialization led to the exploitation of African Americans, immigrants and women as cheap labor. The author explains the concept of market socialism, a modern theoretical cure for both the ills of capitalism and the weakness of traditional communism, and discusses why Marxism failed. The author concludes by suggesting that what is most needed might be a blending of the two systems, in which capitalism and socialism could each counteract the evils of the other.

Outline:
Labor as a Commodity
History of Values and Attitudes
Strengths and Weaknesses in Marxism
Failures of Marxism

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"In an effort to explain the philosophical differences between capitalism and Marxism, it is helpful to ponder how philosophical values and ideas are shaped. According to Kolakowski (2005), the history of philosophy has two opposing viewpoints--materialism and idealism. Idealists theorize that spirit existed before nature, and materialists theorize that spirit materialized after nature. There have been countless creeds in the history of philosophy that have tried, unsuccessfully, to find a balance between the two main viewpoints."

Tags:consumerism reform standardization, market-based economy, factory productivity stability, private property, culture

Abstract
Paper opens in course text summary of seven forces of colonization (Frideres) to produced hampering law and policy, a few privileges, and great variations across Canada in social development that occurred parallel to 'mainstream' society, sometimes intersecting it. Ref to Indian Act, matters of status and membership; compulsory residential school abuse/cultural loss but also, production of educated middle classes, Aboriginal professionals; notes on prejudice, ignorance...

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Aboriginal Social Development & Colonization. Introduction James Frideres believes the colonization process so affecting Aboriginal peoples in the Americas can be reduced to seven parts. The first, involves the incursion of the colonizing group into a geographical area, the destructive effect of this activity on the social and cultural structures of the indigenous group, third, processes of external political control take and fourth, Aboriginal economic dependence. A fifth attribute of colonization refers to the provision of low quality serves for Aboriginal persons, as in inferior health and education services. Sixth, the

Tags:frideres, colonization, social results

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In the years from 1945 to 1980, it is generally asserted that the Canadian government was engaged in the construction of a Keynesian welfare state. However, at the same time, these reforms, products of the dominant culture itself, acted to reinforce and institutionalize social and class structure. This paper looks at how these reforms worked to the disadvantage of Canadian women.

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This paper attempts to determine what the cultural products and services are that will need to be enhanced to meet the future cultural needs of the target social classes of the Willoughby LGA in order to achieve sustainable cultural expansion. It examines how the four key issues raised within the literature revolve around cultural sustainability,
accessibility and elitism, ethnic backgrounds and the development of a sense of community.

Outline
Identify and Define the Concepts on the Basis of Information Provided in the Case Study
Draw a Concept Map
Define and Operationalise the Key Concepts
Research Questions
Information Needs
Outline a Range of Research Techniques that Could Be Used to Meet Those Needs
A Discussion of the Key Ideas or Theories within the Literature That Address the Research Questions.
An Assessment of the Extent of Knowledge/ Research on the Research Topic- Well Developed, Limited, Narrow or Broad in Scope
An Overall Assessment of the Extent to Which the Literature 'Answers' the Research Questions
Identify Sources of Secondary Data That You Consider Would Be Worthwhile For Your Project

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"In the literature, issues were raised concerning accessibility and, more specifically, the access to cultural products and services of those with an ethnic background. People of Non-Australian Origin are 'likely to have a more positive view of the arts than those without such origin' (Saatchi, 2000,p108). It has been suggested that cultural expansion in this demographic may occur, if art activities which cater for the diversity of national origins of Australians is catered for (Saatchi, 2000). The Willoughby LGA has an expanding ethnic population. Research has suggested that there would appear to be unexplored interest among the population for cultural products and services which 'draw from our diverse cultural origins' (Saatchi, 2000, p35). "

Tags:bureau, classes, council, cultural, ethnic, expansion, income

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The paper discusses how Indian society is complex because of the existing social structure, class behavior, and economic resource distribution, however, recent socio-economic transitions have significantly changed Indian consumption habits. (Varman) The paper relates that once India joined the global economy in the early 1990s, the isolationism wasn't as prevalent, even in the more remote parts of the country, and this increased focus on acquiring consumer products has made the government put more focus on the economy and less emphasis on protecting the environment and health welfare issues, something that has been particularly detrimental to the poorer rural person in India. The paper does points out that education, however, is important, because much of the new middle class is well-educated, working as professionals, entrepreneurs and business executives.

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"Indian society is complex. Existing social structure, class behavior, and economic resource distribution have made it that way. Within the past 20 years, there have been many socio-economic transitions in the country which have had a dramatic effect upon the middle class and the entire population's consumption habits. (Varman) After India joined the global economy in the early 1990s, isolationism within even the most remote parts of the country wasn't as prevalent, and the increased association with Western culture through media advertising made people desire more..."

Tags:indian, consumer, culture

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This paper analyzes the growing mass entertainment value of Coney Island at the turn of the 20th century, which had devolved the old Victorian standards of morality for the general public. The paper explains that by allowing a greater sense of sexual freedom amongst the new renovations made for "Steeplechase", Luna park", and "Dreamland", Coney Island became the melting pot of cultural and class inclusion with the falloff from the genteel system of social entertainment.

Tags:coney, amuse, jasson

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This paper explains that Mexico has been struggling with a policy of economic structural reform. The author points out that this country has a low inflation rate, which contributes to the increase in middle class credit consumption and to the stabilization of the economy. The paper relates that Mexico is facing an inequality distribution of income with about 50% of the country population living in the area of poverty. The author states that Mexico is a partner to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and belongs to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Economic Development (OECD). The paper reports that, compared to the U.S. culture, the culture of Mexico rates higher on power distance, uncertainty avoidance and masculinity scales but lower on the individualism scale. The paper includes tables.

Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Economic Environment
Population
Economic System
Stage of Economic Development
Market Characteristics
Income
GDP
Income Distribution
Power Distance
Uncertainty Avoidance
Individualism
Masculinity
Consumption Pattern
Inflation, Debt Problems
Balance of Payments
Infrastructure
Cultural Analysis
Elements of Culture
Mexican Culture
Language/Non-verbal Language
Social institutions
Religion
Education
Cross Cultural Comparison
The Product
Adapting to Cultures
Political and Legal Environment
Political-Legal Constraints
Other Types of Legal/Regulatory Activities
Types of Legal Systems

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"Since December 1, 2000, Vicente Fox (National Action Party) has won the landslide victory when it was inaugurated as the President of Mexico. It was a historical movement of power from the Revolutionary Institutional Party (PRI) to Vicente Fox (National Action Party). The Revolutionary Institutional Party has held for 71 years with taking the presidency. The current political party NAP has policy toward expanding trade, promoting economic reform, and reducing corruption.
The political environment has been tensed since the presidential election in 2006. "

Tags:inequality, nafta, avoidance, register, salary