Statements (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Sociological concept
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| gptkbp:canBe |
gptkb:title
Membership Behavior Material object Non-material attribute |
| gptkbp:canChangeWith |
gptkb:culture
Time Socioeconomic context |
| gptkbp:defines |
A visible, external denotation of one's social position and perceived indicator of economic or social status
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| gptkbp:discusses |
gptkb:The_Theory_of_the_Leisure_Class
gptkb:Thorstein_Veblen |
| gptkbp:example |
Luxury watches
Designer clothing Large houses Yachts Luxury cars Private jets Academic degrees Exclusive club memberships Expensive jewelry High-end electronics Professional titles Rare collectibles |
| gptkbp:function |
Signaling achievement
Signaling exclusivity Signaling group membership Signaling power Signaling wealth |
| gptkbp:historicalName |
Caste marks in India
Chariots in ancient Rome Feathers in Native American headdresses Gold jewelry in ancient Egypt Status symbols have varied across cultures and eras Samurai swords in feudal Japan Silk garments in ancient China Sumptuary laws in medieval Europe |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Status Symbol
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| gptkbp:opposedBy |
gptkb:Stigma
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| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:brand
social class Prestige Luxury goods Consumerism Social stratification Class distinction Conspicuous consumption |
| gptkbp:studiedIn |
gptkb:Sociology
gptkb:anthropologist |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Mailbox_Money
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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