Production, Consumption, Globalisation & Identity Quiz

How does the type of occupation influence a person's identity?

• It determines their leisure activities.

• It is an indicator of their social class and status.

• It affects their health and well-being.

• It defines their family relationships.

What does money earned influence according to the text?

• A person's education level.

• A person's social interactions.

• A person's status and lifestyle.

• A person's health.

What did Parker suggest about work and leisure?

• Work has no impact on leisure activities.

• Work influences identities through work/leisure patterns.

• Leisure is more important than work.

• Work and leisure are completely separate.

In the opposition pattern, how do people view their leisure?

• As a continuation of work.

• As a central life interest to escape from work.

• As unimportant compared to work.

• As a time for family bonding.

In the extension pattern, what happens to the distinction between work and leisure?

• It becomes more defined.

• It remains the same.

• It blurs and extends into leisure time.

• It disappears completely.

What is a potential consequence of lack of work mentioned in the text?

• Increased leisure time.

• Improved social status.

• A sense of normlessness or 'anomie.'

• Better health.

According to the text, what has become a more significant source of identity than work?

• Education and learning.

• Consuming goods and lifestyle choices.

• Family and relationships.

• Health and fitness.

According to postmodernists like Lyotard, what is a significant factor in shaping people's identities?

• Economic status

• Consumer choices

• Political beliefs

• Educational background

What is the term used to describe the adaptation of global products to local communities?

• Globalisation

• Localisation

• Glocalisation

• Urbanisation

What do Strinati suggest globalised media and popular culture create?

• Economic stability

• Pressures to consume

• Political awareness

• Educational opportunities