Chapter 3 of "The Theory of the Leisure Class" delves into the concept of conspicuous leisure. Thorstein Veblen explains how individuals in a stratified society use leisure activities to display their social status and wealth. They engage in non-productive, often wasteful pursuits as a means of signaling affluence and competing with others. Dress codes and fashion are pivotal in this status display. Women also play a significant role as symbols of affluence for men. Veblen critiques conspicuous leisure as detrimental to societal progress, emphasizing its wasteful nature and its impact on overall economic efficiency.