McDonaldsization

See also: McDonald's-ization and McDonalds-ization

English

Noun

McDonaldsization (uncountable)

1. Alternative form of McDonaldization
   • 1986 June 28, Michael Cooke, “Dominican Republic: the mood is Latin”, in The Gazette, Montreal, Que., page I-3, column 3:

     On foot, the colonial area — roughly the size of Old Montreal — is worth at least a day of strolling. The area has been preserved or restored, and has avoided even a hint of McDondaldsization.

   • 1996 September 26, Richard Winton, Nicholas Riccardi, “Putting the Brakes on ‘Drive-Thrus’”, in Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, Calif., page B10, column 1:

     To the apparent delight of its citizens, Sierra Madre on Tuesday night became one of the few cities in the nation to ban drive-through restaurants. With at least one other municipality saying Wednesday that it may want to follow suit, Sierra Madre positioned itself at the leading edge of what some urban planning experts say is a small but growing backlash against what critics call the McDonaldsization of America.

   • 2008 February 19, Michelle M. Wojtaszek, “Focus after shooting is on the superficial”, in Wisconsin State Journal, 168th year, number 50, Madison, Wis., page A7:

     Let’s work to end the McDonaldsization of our culture and appreciate individuality in all its flavors and colors.