SOC230H5 Quiz: A Sociological Comparison - 1000629359
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Authenticity does not exist until someone perceives that it does. There is no fixed definition but rather it is a social construct made up of common ideas that distinguish what is and what is not authentic (baumann and johnston 2009). According to baumann and johnston (2009) there are particular qualities of food that distinguish worthy versus unworthy culture. These qualities are constantly changing and we can see this when johnston is discussing the authenticity of burgers. For the elite, an overly expensive burger may sound worthy. But for the majority of people, an expensive burger is just another way of seeming snobbish . This concept of deciding between right and wrong for one particular subject is similar to people distinguishing between what police officer behaviour is acceptable and what is not. A few of the main concepts identified by the foodies author on food culture are democratic ideology, and the ideology of status and distinction.