McDonaldization
sociological term; a metaphor that links the exploitative logic behind globalized modern culture to the principles and practices of running a fast-food outlet
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McDonaldization
Summary
McDonaldization is a concept[1]. McDonaldization draws 552 Wikipedia views per month (concept category, ranking #216 of 912).[2]
Key Facts
- McDonaldization's instance of is recorded as concept[3].
- McDonaldization's instance of is recorded as process[4].
- McDonald's is named after McDonaldization[5].
- McDonaldization's facet of is recorded as social change[6].
- McDonaldization's has characteristic is recorded as efficiency[7].
- McDonaldization's has characteristic is recorded as computability[8].
- McDonaldization's has characteristic is recorded as predictability[9].
- McDonaldization's has characteristic is recorded as control[10].
- McDonaldization's named by is recorded as George Ritzer[11].
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Definition and Type
Recorded instance of include concept[3] and process[4].
Origins
McDonald's is named after McDonaldization[5].
Why It Matters
McDonaldization draws 552 Wikipedia views per month (concept category, ranking #216 of 912).[2] McDonaldization has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[12] McDonaldization is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[13]