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Why is golf played mostly by people 55+?
Why is golf seen as a luxury sport?

Golf is a sport mostly played by people 55+ because it is a fun game that is played in a pleasant environment. One thing that people who are older really like is a peaceful and scenic place to be outside. A golf course is a place to enjoy both. Depending where you are playing golf you can be on the oceanside cliffs of California, or the mountains of Colorado. Golf is also a competitive sport and this something older people enjoy. Golf is seen as a luxury sport because of how expensive it can be to play and the appearances of different courses. A set of decent golf clubs will cost you around $1500-$2000 and you also need a bag which cost around $150. Golf balls cost around $30-$50 for only about 12 balls. That is just the bare minimum cost of equipment to play golf. Now to play a round of golf can cost you from $30- $400 depending on the course. Golf attire is seen as preppy and formal. Shirts are always tucked in with a belt and the shirts need to have a collar. Because of the cost to play golf and the clothing worn, golf is a luxurious sport.

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-Why is rap either loved or hated?
-Why is it that rap is always played at parties?

Whenever me and my friends want to hype up for a good night we always put on rap. We bump 21 Savage, Tyler the Creator, Doja cat, all to put ourselves in a partying mood. Rap has a culture of fun and danger and youth, appealing to young adults who want to have fun. The dangerous and rebellious stigmatism around rap turn many away from it and hold judgement against people who listen to it. The culture around rap sets the mood for parties and that is why it is commonly played at parties and clubs. Whether you love the dangerous, rebellious music or hate it, the party energy that this music brings makes it crazy.

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why do we eat Chick-fil-a ?
why do people spend money on chick-fil-a?
Many people chose chick-fil-a as there first choice of a chicken sandwich. Chick-fil-a talks about how they are more than just a sandwich. They talk about how their culture of quality food which shows why people want to go eat there. The fact that people know a company cares about quality of its food can mean the world to them. People like to be cared about of even have their voices be heard out is a lot to some people.
Another reason why people eat their food is because is they care about their employee. Giving their employee Sundays off as a day of rest gets back to the customer and the customer likes that they are looking out for their employees so they can work hard for the rest of the week. Also to the people that are Christians this makes the company look great in their eyes.

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Why do people watch broadcasted sports games?
Why are the most watched sports men's sports?

Sports have been broadcasted on television for over 60 years, and even before that they were broadcasted on radio. Watching sports together is a shared activity that helps build bonds and creates memories between people. Sports also have an impact on individual people and society as a whole-- economically and socially. It is also known that men's sports are watched more than women's sports in our society. For a long time, more males played sports than females, and therefore gender roles play a part in this. Sports like football, soccer, and basketball were mostly men dominated sports and women were not allowed to play. Even today, broadcasted men's sports have higher production values, high quality, and better commentary than broadcasted women's sports. People also have a lack of interest in women's sports because our society has watched men's sports for so long.

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why do we buy from SHEIN?
Why do we support fast fashion?

SHEIN is one of the most famous websites to buy clothing from. I believe this is because of how cheap it is. This however comes with a price known as fast fashion. The clothing is cheap because they are overworking labor workers and paying them very little in order to get us the clothes we purchased. I am guilty of suppporting this company, but my main reasoning is because it is so cheap. As a college student, you don't have a huge amount of money to spend on clothes. Other companies such as American Eagle and Hollister can be expensive. So for me, shopping on shein is just more practical because it is what I can afford. Obviously supporting fast fashion isn't the best thing, but it sometimes is the most practical.

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Why do we drink energy drinks?
Are energy drinks an alternative for coffee?
When did it become normal to drink energy drinks?

Most people start their day off by drinking coffee, but a recent popular alternative has become drinking energy drinks. Energy drinks have usually been marketed towards athletes and college students. Their initial goal was to be used to get an extra boost of energy for athletic training/ working out or late night study sessions. The recommended consumption per day of a can of an energy drink is one. In more recent times energy drinks have become a regular mixer with alcohol and people have steered away from the daily dose recommendation.

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Why do I purchase cloths by Ralph Lauren?
What makes them special?
Why don't I save money and use it to buy other items thats cost effective?

Fashion is based on the unique clothing and most eye appealing designs on article of clothing. The clothes that most people wear outside , if you step out and observe around, are mainly common brands and see similar trendy attire and its mainly name brand clothing companies. For Instance, Polo Ralph Lauren is a high-end luxury brand due to the popularity we have given it. I've asked my friends who have polo cloths and know anything about the brand and they said they'd only bought it for the bear character. The wanting to be in the same status as other people tend to make others purchase these items. We tend to follow the norm and the norm today is to wear popular brand clothes in order to show and be liked and it is our human nature to to be liked and accepted.

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Why do people become Vegan?
Is it easy to be vegan?

People become vegan because they think that it is the best for their diet. It has now become a very common thing to do in today's society. More vegan options are becoming available, making it easier to become vegan. People view that becoming vegan is best for themselves so that they can develop their ideal body type.

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- Why are most sports thought to be more for men rather than women?
- Why are mens sports broadcasted and advertised more than womens sports?
-Why are womens uniforms so different from mens?

Football, for example, is one of the biggest sports in the US, however it seems to only be for men. There are so many commercials and ads that are marketed towards men viewers that women could feel like they didn't have a place in the sport. There is also a difference in the way mens and womens sports are viewed. A lot of womens sports are considered to be a "joke" when compared to men because women in their minds are less strong and too feminine to be taken seriously. Mens sports are also broadcasted on a wider scale while womens sports are rarely shown or watched by the same amount of networks/ viewers. There is also a difference in mens and womens uniforms to emphasize this difference. Womens uniforms seem to normally be tighter and smaller/ more revealing than mens uniforms so it can be hard for women to be taken seriously. When looking at ad about or involving sports it seems like men are shown working hard and sweating while women (if they are shown) don't seem to be working as hard. This representation of womens sports and mens sports can influence how people think of men and womens places in society- the men do the work, and the women can have fun but ultimately are as strong.

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- why do we have pets
- why do we love them so much

For many people they have pets because they show endless love towards their owners. Some my say its a mans bestfriend. Having a pet also up lifts owners spirts. Coming home from a long day of work can be stressful, but just seeing your pet and the love it shows you as you walk through the door is just something special in this world. Also, having a pet clinically shows that is decreases the feeling of loneliness, depression, and anxiety. Having a pet also allows you to get outside and exercise with it allowing owners to exercise not only for themselves but for the pet too. This can lead to social interactions when going outside for walks, exercise, etc. Overall, pets give us the companionship we need and the responsibility that comes with owning a pet.

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-Why do people adopt unconventional pets?
-Why are unconventional pets often looked down upon by society?

People choose to adopt unconventional pets for a variety of different reasons, whether it be interest in the particular animal, desire for certain colorations or temperaments, or any restriction they might have size-wise for their pet.

Unconventional pets are often looked down upon or viewed as "weird" by society because they are- by definition- not the norm like cats or dogs. Unconventional pet species often also require intimate knowledge of how to be cared for properly so that they can live a happy, healthy life. Some species of unconventional pets (i.e., reptiles and amphibians) carry zoonotic diseases such as salmonella in their digestive tracts. These zoonotic diseases can be spread to humans if the animals are not cared for properly. Because many unconventional pets are not mammals, their care regimen is different from that of more conventional pets, which can be intimidating to the average person. There are also many misconceptions about pets such as snakes, which are in reality very cuddly and friendly when they trust someone.

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Why do we as individuals enjoy Sex?

What can sex give us as individuals?

How does society view sex?

Biologically we as humans are programed to enjoy sex because it is a way to reproduce and grow our species. As people, we enjoy sex for the pleasure aspect, the love aspect, and everything in between. It could be stress relieving for some, or stressful for others. But what does sex give us? Love is one. Sex can be a showing of love between you and your partner. It can create a bond that draws two people together, but it can also draw them apart. Some view sex as power. By having sex with individuals it makes the person feel special or dominant. Sex can also break people down like that with abuse and sexual trauma. Rape and molestation run rampant through our society and it doesn't ever seem to get better. In recent history, I myself have seen society over sexualizing things that do not need to be sexualized. Children are sexualized from a young age and often are groomed in hollywood and other famous platforms like Tik-Tok or YouTube. This grooming can be used as a way to exploit the children or individual into trusting someone that has negative intentions. This sexualization of young individuals also can be seen as a way to break down the nuclear family. Promoting a lifestyle of free sex will only decrease the amount of men and women starting families that will stay together and be good homes to raise children in. This could be seen as a way to divide people. Sex is the ultimate weapon in this world. Many things revolve around it and there are many roads it can go down. Both good and bad.

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Why are video games shed in a bad light?
What makes video games addictive?
Are video games truly bad for you?

As society has grown and evolved in terms of technology, so has the video game market. While the first video games were simple, like pong, they are now complex games, such as Call of Duty, Fifa, and GTA 5. 2 of those 3 are commonly looked at as disgusting, toxic games because they incite violence in kids. However, the reason they are is because they include guns and other mature content, but in reality, you don't see kids running around shooting and steeling cars because of them. Thus is because they are so addictive and just give a person a reason to throw away the rest of their worries and escape into a world of their own. People can become so focused on these video games thay they release stress, test themselves, and do things in these video games that you would never be able to do in real life. But they are still seen as bad for you because they aren't physically taxing, so they are lazy and useless for you. When in reality, it improves your cognitive problem solving skills and improves dexterity without creating a taxing environment in order to do so.

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-Why are we buying these cars?
-What makes these cars 'luxury cars'?

In our society, cars have become an indicator of status, especially when it comes to luxury cars. The name, 'luxury cars' even gives it a higher standing than other cars. There is a view that there is a certain lifestyle that comes with these cars, the rich lifestyle. Some people may buy these types of cars simply to feel like they have this lifestyle. It is true that these luxury cars are more expensive and this may be the only reason some people buy it, to show off their status. Some people are buying these luxury cars because of the brand, because of the logo on the car, this brand represents a certain status. They're searching to be viewed in a certain manor or to achieve a certain type of lifestyle. Despite there being a view of luxury cars versus regular cars, at the end of the day all that matters is getting from point A to B safely.

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-Why are sad songs heavily loved or frowned upon?
-Why is sad music beneficial for some individuals?
-Why is sad music associated with depression?

Personally, there have been dark times where I have relied to sad music to grieve. When people catch me in the moment, there are a couple questions that are commonly asked, "Are you okay?" "Why are you listening to sad music?" and "Change the song this music is not fun?"

Sad music can give individuals a sense of feeling less alone and can even provide comfort for an individual during a depressing time. Other individuals, looking in, believe sad music is not a coping mechanism and the person is mourning and not progressing mentally.

The reality is, each person deals with their emotions differently; some people simply like this genre of music for what it is. Other's use it as a coping mechanism. And than, there are the people who do not enjoy the music at all and give it a negative connotation.

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-Why is it 'cool' to drink underage?
-What makes people provide drinks to people that are not of age?

In our society, drinking is seen as something cool to do that increases how people think of you. Most underage kids that drink believe that drinking will help them fit in and have a good time. Kids often times do not think about the negative impacts that can come from them drinking underage and it is only for social status and to impress others. When providing drinks to people that are under age, the person buying it does not typically think about how their decisions could impact others. Some people will purchase alcohol to be the "cool parent" or "cool friend" and they give into the social pressures.

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-Why is rap either loved or hated?
-Why is it that rap is always played at parties?

Whenever me and my friends want to hype up for a good night we always put on rap. We bump 21 Savage, Tyler the Creator, Doja cat, all to put ourselves in a partying mood. Rap has a culture of fun and danger and youth, appealing to young adults who want to have fun. The dangerous and rebellious stigmatism around rap turn many away from it and hold judgement against people who listen to it. The culture around rap sets the mood for parties and that is why it is commonly played at parties and clubs. Whether you love the dangerous, rebellious music or hate it, the party energy that this music brings makes it crazy.

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Why do we own dogs?
Why do we love dogs?

Many people own dogs for many different reasons. It could be, you want something to take care of, you want a cool buddy to bring around with you when you do basic tasks around the house, or you want something else around you. Most people own dogs because it's something they can love. An unconditional love for an animal is just something you can't live without once you have it. Having a dog just makes you feel better about yourself because they also tend to be easy when taking care of them. Taking care of something gives us a sense of pride and accomplishment. Since a dog is so innocent and easy to love a human, all we. want to do is love them back. It's only natural to love the things we own.

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Why do we need technology?
Why do we incorporate technology into our daily lives?
Why do we use it everyday?

Technology today is at the forefront of our learning and we cannot go with out it to do our work. We use to access canvas, do the assignments for this class and our many other classes as well. For many people these days, they are so hooked on technology that they cant even go a second without looking at it. In a way it has kind of taken over our lives which can either be taken as a negative or positive impact. However, without the use of it we wouldn't be able to access so much information and we wouldn't be able to solve quick problems with a simple google search.

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-Why do we dress up extra slutty for Halloween?
-Why do we spend so much money on a costume that we will only wear once?
As a college student, Halloween is my favorite time of the year. Halloween is more than one day in college it is an entire weekend known as Halloweekend. Most people enjoy Halloween for the dressing up, going out, and the discount candy afterwards, but girls specifically focusing on the dressing up factor of the holiday. Halloween is known as "the one-time girls can dress up like absolute sluts and other girls can't judge them for it" (the quote is from Mean Girls.) As much as we hate to admit it women love male validation and will sometimes dress for the male gaze. Halloween costumes being a prime example of this we take the most mundane costumes and create the most scandalous and sexy interpretation. The fashion industry has also amplified this need by creating the costumes for us and pricing them at absurd prices for literal scraps of clothing. Costumes on a site like "FashionNova", a well-known clothes website, range anywhere from $30-$70. Most costumes range from tiny shorts to some type of bra and accessories if this were just an outfit these prices would be too high but because it's for Halloween this gives companies a pass to price the outfits however, they want. It is also much easier to buy the entire costume than to try and buy separate pieces and put them together. Convenience plays a major role in whether or not you will buy a costume or put one together. I think the main reason we put so much time and money into costumes is because we want to look "extra hot" for a night and it also brings back a sort of childhood nostalgia.

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- Why do we need iphones?
- why must we have the latest technology?
- Why aren't we buying more simpler devices?

In our generation we often feel the need to get the latest electronics and things in order to fit in. I remember when they came out with iphone 5 and then iphone 6 and 7. I felt the need to buy the latest technology cause I would hear stuff from friends like: "there's different color iphone's now", or "better cameras" and "newer updates". We want to keep up with our societies changing technology, fit in of course cause who doesn't want a shiny new gadget. Apple has been very popular over the years and having something from this brand makes it feel like its a must have with our growing technology. Other phones like the flip phones, androids or slide phone's do not make us feel as connected to society.

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*Why do we support professional sports teams?
*Why are professional athletes seen as celebrities?

Playing a sport is a great way to exercise and socialize. But in time not everyone can either continue or play their favorite sport.

We end up supporting or following specific sports teams because we grew up with and around sports and sports teams. We follow specific sports teams because we grew up watching a professional team with family or because the area we grow up in has a professional team to watch as entertainment either live or on Tv.
Sports teams not only become a form of community and entertainment but also become a way to earn money. Like through the employees that work at the stadiums, the food, the ticket prices, and commercial ads on Tv.

Some professional athletes hit celebrity status usually because they are known for being the ace of the team that makes a team considered unbeatable like LeBron James, Michael Jorden, and Tom Brady. We follow these individuals because they impact in some way the sport or the sports team we are interested in usually by setting records or making their team unbeatable.

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-Why are trends mostly created by influencers?
-Why do we feel the need to copy celebrities?

Growing up in our society, all anything everyone wants to do is fit in. We watch movies and shows with famous stars, we follow trends of fashion and objects to keep up with others; and we "cancel" anything that we don't also agree with. We all gained the desire to want to sit in worth everyone around us, being unique is often criticized or looked down upon. We buy certain brands, listen to certain music, only eat certain things and gossip about what's popular. I myself have partaken in ideas of dieting, buying certain clothing, and wanting to just fit in with the people around me. But coming to think of it; why is being yourself so wrong? Every human is created differently for a reason and we should celebrate what makes us different and embrace those aspects with each other. Yes We will always use influencers to keep up with what's happening and idolize the media; but Now we should use what we see and add it into out lives to benefit not copy exactly. Celebrating our differences can one day become an influence that we use in our daily lives and part of our routines.

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- why is listening to country music so bad?
- what is this idea of "real music" ?

Many who say they enjoy listening to country music are often met with "how can you listen to that stuff it's not even real music". The idea people have for what is considered real music is limited, normally to their favorite genres. Because country music has been associated with this idea of a conservative lifestyle many assume those who listen to the music follow the same traditions. Although there is still a stigma surrounding the genre because many say country music is not "real music". Just because it is not everyones favorite does not make it any less in comparison to pop or rap music. With the newer generation putting emphasis on new and upcoming artists it can be easy to say those who aren't currently trending don't make good music, when it is really all up to the opinion of one person.

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Why are people encouraged to go to the gym?
Why do people try to look their best when going to the gym?
Why are individuals judgemental at the gym?

For many people, exercising is a great way to start their days. It allows people to feel motivated throughout the day and boosts energy. Working out can lower the risks of health conditions and diseases. Moreover, a lot of individuals work out for the social factor because it is viewed as impressive, and people are looked at as "better" than those who do not exercise. On top of this, when people go work out, many try to wear their best outfits, style their hair, or put on makeup. People can do this to motivate them to work out or feel self-confident. However, many do it for the others around them and want to be viewed as someone who can sweat and still look good. This leads to the final question, do people try to look their best because they are worried about what people will think? When going to the gym, it always seems that people are being judgemental. Especially when doing something new for the first time, they will be mistakes, and this can make people feel like people are judging. This prevents individuals who are looking to become healthier from achieving their goals more accessible. Nevertheless, this is why the gym can be labelled as threatening and why people choose to go to the gym.

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Why do we diet in order to feel healthy?

We diet because we are told that it is a huge part of a healthy lifestyle. For people now a days, it seems to be easier to follow a fully laid out routine rather than one that someone has just created randomly. This is when we turn to dieting. People tend to choose from diets such as vegan, pescatarian, keto, etc. With this, we are told that we will become our ideal body, fully disregarding factors such as exercise, genetics, and metabolism.

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Why do I buy lululemon clothing?
Why do I chose this brand and not a less expensive brand?
What makes this brand popular?

"Fashion" is based on popular trends, especially in styles and brands. In today's society we tend to follow the trends or what is in style, despite the cost and disregard alternative stores or brands. For example, lululemon may market a plain t-shirt for $50 where you can buy the same shirt at another store for half the cost, but because the brand's name is so popular at the moment, people will choose lululemon over other stores to stay up to date with the current fashion. It is a way to "fit in" with what is popular at the time, even though it is constantly changing and other stores/brands carry the same products and styles. It's become such a popular brand because we see others buying the expensive material, witch sets what's in style or out of style, drawing more attention and buyers.

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- Why am I buying H&M brand clothing?
- Why am I buying these clothes?
- Why am I not buying clothes from a different brand?

The term "fast fashion" describes clothing that is affordable and trendy, but unsustainable due to ever-changing fashion styles of society. When we look at people similar to us in society and see that they are wearing the latest trends from H&M, we believe that we also must purchase these clothes to "keep up" and "fit in". Each time a new trend is talked about, we run to fast fashion stores and online website's like H&M to purchase it for ourselves. As trends  come and evolve frequently, it is a constant cycle of trying to keep up. We buy clothing from brands like H&M rather than different/more sustainable brands because H&M markets well in terms of price/deals and trendiness. Other brands also may not give the social power or image the buyer wishes to achieve by wearing H&M clothing.

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Why do we start our mornings with coffee?
When did coffee become routine?

We start our mornings with coffee because we feel it gives us the energy we need to start our day. However, even on days we may not need that extra boost of energy, we still drink our morning cup of coffee because it has become routine. It has become less for the energy from drinking the beverage and more for the act of making/buying and drinking the coffee. On days we may feel tired or down we might say "it's just because I haven't had my coffee yet" or "I need coffee." I too am guilty of saying these things because coffee has become a part of my routine.

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Sociological Imagination: Chicken Nuggets

* Why are chicken nuggets associated with youth culture?
* Why is fast food unhealthy and marketed towards the working class?
* Why don't most fast food restaurants market grilled chicken nuggets like Chick-Fil-A?

Chicken nuggets are a cheap, unhealthy, addictive food that is seen as a junk food, but is marketed towards our economically more vulnerable populations (lower class, working class, working poor, college students).