pr$7$fm$08$r$\mathrm{.}08\mathrm{.}156$ people in those cultures place high value on luxury brands. By showing off the brand, these women are demonstrating that they can afford the best. The emphasis and value placed on status is an example of a$($n$)$

a$.$ economic force

b$.$ political, legal, and regulatory force

c$.$ sociocultural force

d$.$ social responsibility force

e competitive force