Automobile’s Contribution to Identity in America

Car contribution to American identity: nostalgia, nationalism, and position Introduction Over the past century, more than 1 billion cars have been manufactured worldwide and today there are nearly 700 million cars (Urry, 2006) . It is as important as flight, computer, and mass communication that cars are an important element in the development and globalization of our world (Sheller, 2000). Although cars rarely become subjects of sociological arguments and cultural studies, this article explains the symbolic nature of cars and how it promotes individual identity.

The word "car" has its own identity. Cars play an important role in defining people's lives, and even today they are regarded as symbols of status. The car development during this period has its own success story. Due to technology, stylish design, product progress, the car has built a very special and respectable position in the market. Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company since 1916. It also owns and produces the MINI brand and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motors. BMW manufactures motorcycles under the BMW Husqvarna and Motorrad brands. BMW is known for its performance and luxury cars.

Car contribution to American identity: nostalgia, nationalism, and position Introduction Over the past century, more than 1 billion cars have been manufactured worldwide and today there are nearly 700 million cars (Urry, 2006) . It is as important as flight, computer, and mass communication that cars are an important element in the development and globalization of our world (Sheller, 2000). - People in developed countries all over the world regard cars as their preferred travel mode. They allow independence. Point-to-point transportation which we do not need to rely on others to reach where we want to go and do what we want to do. Whenever you are alone, when you are with other people, travel far and travel on a short trip. Citizens of the modern world have to wonder how people live without cars.

I now know that cars affect movies, music, business, and individual autonomy. I know that the car has shaped the United States today in roads and buildings. Thanks to this invention we live in the suburbs and live through food, motels and movies. This is a way to share the activities of many families, from camping to expedition. The car also helps people safe through fire trucks and police cars. I know that all the positive effects it brings have some negative factors, such as the attentional place where small business owner can not move. Maintaining the required air and fossil fuel emissions for automobiles is not good for our environment.