By acquiring 'things' that are linked to wealth, luxury and status; one could feel as if they were bettering their social standing by association. ... Videos of Izikhothane members destroying things of great financial value can, and have, gone viral – giving them instant celebrity status. ... Clothing, jewellery and accessories for example are visual descriptions of the owners socio-economic background, origins and beliefs. ... As can be seen: advertising, religion, social status, financial class, socio-political background, culture etc are all major contributing factors that ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

She is told that she will be a failure compared to the rich and that she should just accept that fact. " Had Jane been of their socio-economic status, the Reeds would have complacently accommodated her." ...

• Word Count: 1136
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School