Question

Symbolic interactionists stress the way we make "snap judgments" about other people's class statuses. since we are aware that other people are judging us, we often pay close attention to what cues we display. given this, why do you think paul fussell decided to measure class status with a "living room scale" rather than assessing some other part of the house?

Answer 1

The living room is where most family entertainment activities occur. If the family has resources of some expense, they are likely to be found there. This might include televisions, stereo components, speakers, video game machines, movies, DVDs, and even comfortable yet expensive furniture and decor.