When Kevin backpacks across Europe after his high school graduation, he is surprised to find Burger Kings, H&Ms, and even Wal-Mart stores in the foreign cities.This is an example of:
A)In-Group/Out-Group dynamic
B)The McDonaldization of Society
C)A bureaucracy
D)Counter-culture

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The presence of familiar global brands like Burger King, H&M, and Wal-Mart in foreign cities exemplifies "The McDonaldization of Society," a term coined by sociologist George Ritzer to describe the increasing presence of the fast-food business model in common social institutions, leading to a homogenization of cultural expressions across the globe.

When Kevin Backpacks Across Europe After His High School Graduation