Consumer Culture
Definition
Consumer culture refers to a social and economic order that encourages the acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts.
Analogy
Think about how you feel when a new iPhone comes out. Even if your old one works perfectly fine, there's this urge to get the latest model. That's consumer culture - it's like always wanting the newest, shiniest toy on the shelf.
Related terms
Capitalism: An economic system characterized by private ownership of goods and production for profit.
Mass Production: The manufacture of large quantities of standardized products often using assembly lines or automated technology.
Advertising: A marketing communication that employs an openly sponsored, non-personal message to promote or sell a product, service or idea.
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How did the growth of consumer culture and the rise of advertising affect family life during this period?
Which group of people benefited the most from the growth of consumer culture during the Second Wave of Industrialization?
What technological advancement directly led to an increase in consumer culture post-World War II?
From a Marxist perspective, how did consumer culture evolve during the post-war economic boom in Western Europe?
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