Question 1

The practice of &#34;nose to tail eating&#34; attempts to reduce food waste and show respect for animals. In doing so, it showcases the following aspect of food production, usually hidden by commodity fetishism:&#10;A) labor&#10;B) nature&#10;C) capital investment&#10;D) organization of production

Accepted Answer

Nose to tail eating emphasizes utilizing the entire animal, which highlights the natural aspect of food production that is often obscured by commodity fetishism. This approach contrasts with the focus on select cuts of meat, revealing the broader context of how food comes from nature.

Question 2

Researchers and activists claim that the &#34;true cost&#34; of a burger is far greater that a few dollars we pay for it in a fast-food restaurant. Which of the following costs is this attributable to?&#10;A) Psychological&#10;B) Individual&#10;C) Collective&#10;D) Environmental

Accepted Answer

The "true cost" of a burger is largely attributable to the environmental costs associated with its production, such as deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions, and water pollution.

Question 3

Central areas of many American cities, inhabited by the poor, are described as "food deserts," where fast food is abundant, but it is difficult to find healthy, affordable food. Which of the following phenomena are food deserts examples of?

A) Food sustainability
B) Food convenience
C) Food insecurity
D) Food choice

C

Accepted Answer

Food deserts are examples of food insecurity, which refers to the lack of access to adequate, nutritious food. Those living in food deserts may face challenges in finding affordable and healthy food options, which can adversely affect their health and wellbeing.

Question 4

Which of the following is a material element of culture?&#10;A) Musical instruments&#10;B) Belief in immortality&#10;C) Connection between food, care and femininity&#10;D) Conceptualization of chickens as food animals

Accepted Answer

Material elements of culture are tangible objects or artifacts, such as musical instruments, that are created and used by a society.

Question 5

Fair Trade movement labels food to inform consumers whether the primary producers of coffee, tea, and similar commodities received a fair price for them. By doing so, it tries to limit the influence of the following phenomenon:

A) monoculture
B) commodity fetishism
C) commodity market
D) environmental degradation

Accepted Answer

The Fair Trade movement aims to address issues related to commodity fetishism by ensuring that consumers are aware of the conditions under which goods are produced, including whether producers are paid fairly. This counters the detachment of the commodity from its conditions of production, a key aspect of commodity fetishism.

Question 6

According to Durkheim, people participating in a religious ritual are actually worshipping the following:&#10;A) a deity&#10;B) a religious organization&#10;C) a social group to which they belong&#10;D) a social group superior to themselves

Accepted Answer

According to Durkheim, people participating in a religious ritual are actually worshipping the social group to which they belong. For Durkheim, religion serves the purpose of creating social solidarity and bringing people together. Through religious rituals, people affirm their shared identity and reinforce their sense of belonging to the community. Therefore, the object of worship is not a deity, a religious organization, or a social group superior to themselves, but rather the community itself.

Question 7

Which of the following concepts, discussed in the textbook, can best describe the significance of food as a mark of national identity?&#10;A) Commodity fetishism&#10;B) Production chain&#10;C) Foodwork&#10;D) Totem

Accepted Answer

Totem is the best choice as it refers to an object or symbol representing a particular group or society, which is often used to express their identity. Food can serve as a totem in this sense, representing the unique cultural identity of a nation through their cuisine and culinary traditions.

Question 8

Research shows a discrepancy between the fact that women perform the vast majority of unpaid foodwork and:&#10;A) most people's belief in egalitarian division of foodwork&#10;B) public policies that promote gender equality&#10;C) economic efficiency of dividing foodwork more equally&#10;D) men's traditional responsibility for hunting and raising food animals

Accepted Answer

Research shows that although women perform the vast majority of unpaid foodwork, most people still believe in an egalitarian (equal) division of foodwork between genders. This indicates a discrepancy between perception and reality, and highlights the need for greater awareness and action towards gender equality.

Question 9

According to the textbook, sociologists should strive to interpret results of qualitative interviewing from the standpoint of:&#10;A) cultural dominance&#10;B) cultural relativism&#10;C) cultural assimilation&#10;D) ethnocentrism

Accepted Answer

Sociologists should strive to interpret results of qualitative interviewing from the standpoint of cultural relativism, which means understanding and analyzing social phenomena from the cultural perspective of the people being studied rather than from the perspective of the researcher's own culture. This allows for a deeper understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity and reduces the risk of ethnocentrism, which is the belief that one's own cultural group is superior to others.

Question 10

Which of the following values do sociologists pursue, when they try to understand the respondents' behavior within the context of the respondents' culture?&#10;A) Cultural relativism&#10;B) Ethnocentrism&#10;C) Cultural assimilation&#10;D) Multiculturalism

Accepted Answer

Sociologists pursuing cultural understanding through the behavior of respondents within their respective cultures prioritize cultural relativism, which entails understanding and evaluating a culture based on its own values, norms, and beliefs rather than imposing one's own cultural standards (ethnocentrism) or advocating for the integration of different cultures into one dominant culture (cultural assimilation or multiculturalism).

Question 11

Which of the following is true of cultural norms?&#10;A) Norms never change.&#10;B) Norms change through history.&#10;C) Basic food norms are the same across societies.&#10;D) All societies use the same sources of food, proscribed by norms.

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Question 12

Which of the following do groups and societies apply in reaction to deviance?&#10;A) Norms&#10;B) Values&#10;C) Beliefs&#10;D) Sanctions

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Question 13

Marxist concept of commodity fetishism implies that consumers should be aware of the conditions under which items they purchase have been produced. Knowing this, which of the following approaches to sociology do Marxists engage in?

A) Normative
B) Regulative
C) Empirical
D) Moral

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Question 14

Define values and their importance for social life. Illustrate your answer with an example.

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Question 15

Apply the concepts of ethnocentrism and cultural relativism to the conceptualization of dogs as food animals.

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Question 16

Define commodity fetishism. Can foodwork within a family household be understood as a case of commodity fetishism? Explain your answer.

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Question 17

Who decides which food will be considered as mark of national identity? Is this process contentious in any way?

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Question 18

Define social control. Illustrate your answer with an example.

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Question 19

Define the normative approach to sociology. Does the textbook support or oppose it?

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Deck 2: You Are What You Eat: Culture, Norms, and Values