Question 1

Ricardo, a respondent of Gaytán's, claimed that Mexican food is authentic if

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Question 2

According to this article, one way in which restaurant owners construct the feeling of authenticity for its customers is by

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The article mentions that restaurant owners can create a feeling of authenticity through traditional décor, hiring waitstaff who speak the native language, and making customers feel like family with the owners. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Question 3

What are the core values of the straight edge movement? What are they reacting against? What are they resisting? Do you think that they have been successful in their goals?

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Question 4

Doug, a respondent of Gaytán's, created a taco that he called a version of a burrito. What was the importance of making these two foods seem similar to Doug and his customers?

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By presenting the taco and burrito as similar items, Doug was able to introduce a hybrid preparation and production of Mexican food that was easier for Americans to understand. This helped to make his food more accessible and appealing to customers who may have been unfamiliar with traditional Mexican cuisine. It also allowed him to create a new and unique offering that could stand out in a crowded food market.

Question 5

In terms of premarital sex, straight edge members believe which of the following?

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Straight edge members believe that premarital sex can be acceptable, but only within the context of a meaningful and long-term relationship. This belief is consistent with their focus on personal discipline and avoiding harmful behaviors such as casual sex or promiscuity.

Question 6

Straight edge (sXe) subcultures members embrace which of the following?

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Straight edge (sXe) subculture members embrace a lifestyle that abstains from the use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and promiscuity. This lifestyle is often associated with a focus on health and fitness, as well as personal accountability and responsibility. The subculture does not advocate violence or aggressive behavior, but rather peaceful coexistence and respect for others. There may be some political beliefs associated with the subculture, but these are not necessarily tied to rebellion or anarchy.

Question 7

Which of the following methods best described the way that Haenfler conducted his study of the straight edge movement?

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Haenfler conducted his study of the straight edge movement through participant observation, where he adopted most of the group's ideology and became a member. This approach allowed him to gain an insider's perspective and understand the movement from within.

Question 8

When restaurateurs engage in a practice that is called "hybrid inauthenticity," they are actually trying to

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Hybrid inauthenticity is the practice of adapting traditional cuisine to suit a new market, while still retaining some elements of authenticity. This means that restaurateurs are not trying to completely fool customers into thinking that the food is exactly how they would find it in their home countries (A), nor are they solely trying to cater to American palates by mixing up the foods of different countries (C). Instead, they are trying to honor their traditions while also making the food more accessible to a wider audience.

Question 9

Large chain ethnic restaurants, such as El Torito, described in this article, are most concerned with attempting to create for their customers which of the following?

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The article mentions that large chain ethnic restaurants like El Torito are trying to create a customer base as wide as possible, market the food as familiar, and create an atmosphere that feels authentic and cozy to Americans. Therefore, the correct answer is D, all of the above.

Question 10

According to Haenfler, many youth subcultures are borne from the desire to challenge the values of their parents. What is the term he used to define this idea? Based on Haenfler's discussion, suggest ways that youth subcultures are anti-establishment.

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Question 11

Which of the following is not an example of a youth subculture that is discussed by Haenfler?

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Haenfler does discuss skinheads, hippies, and punks as examples of youth subcultures, but he does not discuss fundamentalist Christian youth groups as a subculture.

Question 12

Which of the following is not a core value of the straight edge movement studied by Haenfler?

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The straight edge movement studied by Haenfler emphasizes clean living without drugs or alcohol, saving sexual relationships for caring relationships only, and a spiritual quest for the "true self." However, education as a means of gaining success in society is not a core value of the movement.

Question 13

Haenfler points out that many members of the straight edge movement may be seen as having conflicting values. Which of the following best illustrates this contradiction in their value system?

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The contradiction lies in advocating antisexism while maintaining a male-centered ideology, which conflicts with the principle of gender equality.

Question 14

According to Gaytán, consumption becomes a means through which the search for authenticity in society represents

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Gaytán, in his discussions on consumption and authenticity, suggests that the search for authenticity in society is represented through the quality, efficacy, and legitimacy of one's experiences in a setting. This perspective emphasizes the importance of genuine, effective, and legitimate experiences in the consumption process as a means to achieve authenticity.

Question 15

In the United States, members of the straight edge subculture are likely to be

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While members of the straight edge subculture can come from any racial or ethnic background and any gender, the stereotype and most common demographic is white, middle class, males aged 15-25. This is due in part to the origins of the subculture in the punk and hardcore music scenes of the 1980s and 1990s, which were largely populated by white, middle-class youth.

Question 16

In trying to create an atmosphere of authenticity in a Mexican restaurant, one of Gaytán's respondents, Enrique, said that it is more important to

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Enrique believes that better authenticity would come from replicating the experiences one would have in a Mexican home than in a Mexican restaurant. This would suggest a more home-style atmosphere and traditional Mexican cuisine rather than Americanized options.

Question 17

Women in the straight edge movement adopted which of the following ideals?

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Women in the straight edge movement adopted the ideal that they should challenge traditional gender expectations and reject the norms of hypermasculinity and sexism. They did not uphold traditional gender values or prioritize women as caregivers, therefore options A and B are invalid.

Question 18

A reason cited by Haenfler for members of the straight edge movement refusing to drink alcohol or do drugs is

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Haenfler cites that members of the straight edge movement refuse to drink alcohol or do drugs because it makes them feel more in control of their lives.

Question 19

Doug and Sara, two restaurateurs interviewed in this study, served food that was actually a combination of Mexican cuisine and other types of cuisines, such as Thai or Mediterranean. This process can best be described, according to this article, as

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The process described involves combining elements from different cuisines, which is best described as hybridization.

Question 20

How do subcultures relate to the larger culture? Are they always opposed to the larger culture or do they sometimes take a position that is aligned with the larger subculture? Select a subculture you have witnessed (or belonged to) and explain three (3) of their core values, in much the same way that Haenfler illustrated the straight edge movement's core values.

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