Anberlin is working with Classic Crime on a project called Faceless International. They are selling bags and bracelets made by girls who were recently rescued from the slave trade industry in India. They will use the income from the bags and bracelets to sustain a life away from the slave trade.
conspicuous consumption - buying and using products because of the "statement" they make about social position.
Anberlin is a big contributor to Faceless International, an organization designed to raise awareness about social issues around the world. They sell t-shirts to supporters, who wear them to encourage education and awareness about the rest of the world.
white-collar occupations - higher-prestige jobs that involve mostly mental activity.
Anberlin's occupation as a band can be considered white-collar because of the extent of their song-writing, practice hours, and meetings with producers.
Alienation - the experience of isolation and misery resulting from powerlessness.
Anberlin sings about the feeling of isolation in their song Hello Alone. "Is anybody out there? Hello Alone! Cause the coldest winters thrive on broken hopes." He sings about being alone, and recognizing only one face - that of his only friend. "Waiting for your return.
The Goddess of Wealth in Chinese culture. Notice that there are no gold coins or other American representations of "wealth".
you ever coming home?" Furthermore, his only friend has abandon him as well, so he feels that there is no hope and no point in living - "I've got the gun. All I need is ten cents for the bullet."
Wealth - the total value of maney and other assets, minus outstanding debts.
Anberlin earns income for the work they do, as it is the full time job for each of the group members. They write lyrics, work on turning them into songs, compose albums, and perform gigs, whether on T.V. (The Late Show with Jay Leno) or on tour. They also earn income through the merchandise they sell on their website or on their tours, which includes tee-shirts, CD's, sweatshirts, and other accessories. All of this, totaled up, equals the total wealth that Anberlin has.
Intragenerational Social Mobility - a change in social position occuring during a person's lifetime.
Anberlin's lead vocalist, Stephen Christian, experienced a major shift in the social world during a transition period between graduating high school and graduating college. Atfer college, Christian and high school friends, Deon Rexroat and Joseph Milligan, formed a small band for fun and called it SaGoh, which was an acronym for Servants after God's own heat. During this time, Stephen was attending the University of Central Florida and had planned on working for Habitat for Humanity or UNICEF after graduating. However, one month after graduating college, SaGoh was signed on with Tooth and Nail Records as "Anberlin." This was a major change in social standing for Christian.
income - earnings from work or investments
conspicuous consumption - buying and using products because of the "statement" they make about social position.
white-collar occupations - higher-prestige jobs that involve mostly mental activity.
Alienation - the experience of isolation and misery resulting from powerlessness.
Wealth - the total value of maney and other assets, minus outstanding debts.
Intragenerational Social Mobility - a change in social position occuring during a person's lifetime.
- Anberlin's lead vocalist, Stephen Christian, experienced a major shift in the social world during a transition period between graduating high school and graduating college. Atfer college, Christian and high school friends, Deon Rexroat and Joseph Milligan, formed a small band for fun and called it SaGoh, which was an acronym for Servants after God's own heat. During this time, Stephen was attending the University of Central Florida and had planned on working for Habitat for Humanity or UNICEF after graduating. However, one month after graduating college, SaGoh was signed on with Tooth and Nail Records as "Anberlin." This was a major change in social standing for Christian.