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What is McDonaldization of Society?

Hello! This 6-minute Introduction to Sociology video explains the concept of McDonaldization of Society coined by sociologist George Ritzer. We examine the four components of the McDonaldization of society: efficiency, calculability, predictability, and control. We reflect on the applications of this concept in our everyday lives.

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Social Sciences / Sociology / Social Change

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Material Type:: Presentation
Date Added to MERLOT:: November 21, 2024
Date Modified in MERLOT:: April 18, 2025
Author:: Romana Pires
Submitter:: Cathy Swift

Primary Audience:: College General Ed, College Lower Division
Technical Format:: Website
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Language:: English
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Creative Commons:: This work is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International