They were also highly visible symbols of affluence, mobility and modernity. They were also highly visible symbols of affluence, mobility, and modernity. The racial breakdowns of income brackets further illustrate the racial disparities associated with affluence. There also were merchants of comparatively lesser affluence. Only black marketeers could enjoy an evident affluence. Affluence and economic standing within society are often expressed in terms of percentile ranking. Despite his family's affluence, Welles encountered hardship in childhood. The 1990s also saw another influx of affluence. However, it is well known that in reality, consumption patterns change with economic affluence. Its Republican bent was due to its affluence and large suburban swaths. Leadership was based on age, influence and affluence. This is in sharp contrast to the affluence of residences in much of Hout Bay. He suggested that the Mod reaction was to the new ideology of affluence. Hence, same-sex partners and heterosexual partners are about equal with respect to consumer affluence. A period of affluence and growth followed in Danish history.