The Body and Consumption

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the relationship between the body and consumption in Indian society.
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: sociology of the body consumption indian society
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

What is the term used to describe the process by which individuals use material goods to construct their identities?

  1. Consumerism

  2. Materialism

  3. Commodification

  4. Objectification


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Materialism is the belief that material possessions are the most important things in life and that they can bring happiness and fulfillment.

According to sociologist Arjun Appadurai, what are the five dimensions of the cultural significance of commodities?

  1. Form, function, value, meaning, and use

  2. Style, fashion, taste, status, and power

  3. Materiality, durability, scarcity, exchange value, and use value

  4. Sign value, exchange value, use value, aesthetic value, and social value


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Appadurai argues that commodities have multiple dimensions of cultural significance, including their sign value (what they represent), exchange value (what they can be exchanged for), use value (what they can be used for), aesthetic value (how they look), and social value (how they are used in social interactions).

What is the term used to describe the process by which the body is transformed into a commodity?

  1. Commodification

  2. Objectification

  3. Fetishization

  4. Alienation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Commodification is the process by which something that was once considered to be outside the market (such as the body) is transformed into a commodity that can be bought and sold.

According to sociologist Pierre Bourdieu, what is the term used to describe the way in which individuals use material goods to distinguish themselves from others?

  1. Distinction

  2. Taste

  3. Habitus

  4. Cultural capital


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bourdieu argues that individuals use material goods to create a sense of distinction between themselves and others. This process of distinction is based on the idea that certain goods are associated with certain social classes or groups.

What is the term used to describe the process by which individuals consume material goods in order to feel a sense of belonging to a particular social group?

  1. Conspicuous consumption

  2. Veblen effect

  3. Demonstration effect

  4. Bandwagon effect


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The bandwagon effect is the tendency for individuals to consume material goods in order to feel a sense of belonging to a particular social group. This effect is based on the idea that individuals want to be seen as part of a group and that they can achieve this by consuming the same goods as other members of the group.

What is the term used to describe the process by which individuals consume material goods in order to express their individuality?

  1. Self-expression consumption

  2. Identity consumption

  3. Personalization consumption

  4. Customization consumption


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Identity consumption is the process by which individuals consume material goods in order to express their individuality. This process is based on the idea that individuals want to be seen as unique and that they can achieve this by consuming goods that are different from those consumed by others.

What is the term used to describe the process by which individuals consume material goods in order to feel a sense of nostalgia?

  1. Retro consumption

  2. Vintage consumption

  3. Heritage consumption

  4. Nostalgia consumption


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nostalgia consumption is the process by which individuals consume material goods in order to feel a sense of nostalgia. This process is based on the idea that individuals want to return to a past time or place and that they can achieve this by consuming goods that are associated with that time or place.

What is the term used to describe the process by which individuals consume material goods in order to feel a sense of power or control?

  1. Domination consumption

  2. Power consumption

  3. Control consumption

  4. Status consumption


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Domination consumption is the process by which individuals consume material goods in order to feel a sense of power or control. This process is based on the idea that individuals want to be seen as powerful and that they can achieve this by consuming goods that are associated with power.

What is the term used to describe the process by which individuals consume material goods in order to feel a sense of security or safety?

  1. Safety consumption

  2. Security consumption

  3. Protection consumption

  4. Comfort consumption


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Security consumption is the process by which individuals consume material goods in order to feel a sense of security or safety. This process is based on the idea that individuals want to be protected from harm and that they can achieve this by consuming goods that are associated with safety.

What is the term used to describe the process by which individuals consume material goods in order to feel a sense of pleasure or enjoyment?

  1. Hedonistic consumption

  2. Pleasure consumption

  3. Enjoyment consumption

  4. Recreational consumption


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hedonistic consumption is the process by which individuals consume material goods in order to feel a sense of pleasure or enjoyment. This process is based on the idea that individuals want to experience pleasure and that they can achieve this by consuming goods that are associated with pleasure.

What is the term used to describe the process by which individuals consume material goods in order to feel a sense of meaning or purpose?

  1. Meaningful consumption

  2. Purposeful consumption

  3. Spiritual consumption

  4. Transcendental consumption


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Meaningful consumption is the process by which individuals consume material goods in order to feel a sense of meaning or purpose. This process is based on the idea that individuals want to feel connected to something greater than themselves and that they can achieve this by consuming goods that are associated with meaning or purpose.

What is the term used to describe the process by which individuals consume material goods in order to feel a sense of community or belonging?

  1. Communal consumption

  2. Collective consumption

  3. Social consumption

  4. Group consumption


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Communal consumption is the process by which individuals consume material goods in order to feel a sense of community or belonging. This process is based on the idea that individuals want to be part of a group and that they can achieve this by consuming goods that are associated with that group.

What is the term used to describe the process by which individuals consume material goods in order to feel a sense of environmental responsibility?

  1. Sustainable consumption

  2. Green consumption

  3. Eco-friendly consumption

  4. Responsible consumption


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sustainable consumption is the process by which individuals consume material goods in order to feel a sense of environmental responsibility. This process is based on the idea that individuals want to protect the environment and that they can achieve this by consuming goods that are produced in a sustainable way.

What is the term used to describe the process by which individuals consume material goods in order to feel a sense of social justice?

  1. Ethical consumption

  2. Fair trade consumption

  3. Socially responsible consumption

  4. Just consumption


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ethical consumption is the process by which individuals consume material goods in order to feel a sense of social justice. This process is based on the idea that individuals want to make a difference in the world and that they can achieve this by consuming goods that are produced in a fair and just way.

What is the term used to describe the process by which individuals consume material goods in order to feel a sense of spirituality?

  1. Spiritual consumption

  2. Religious consumption

  3. Sacred consumption

  4. Transcendental consumption


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Spiritual consumption is the process by which individuals consume material goods in order to feel a sense of spirituality. This process is based on the idea that individuals want to connect with something greater than themselves and that they can achieve this by consuming goods that are associated with spirituality.

- Hide questions