Very Good Post: Consumer Activism

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Very good post, in most instances, the word consumerism is referred to as social and economic order that encourages the purchase of goods and services in ever-greater amounts. You did a very nice job exploring this term!
Nice post! In some instances the term "consumerism" has been used to refer to something a different term called “consumer activism”. This separate term has a goal of protecting and informing consumers by requiring such practices as honest packaging and advertising, product guarantees, and improved safety standards. Very nice points you made!
Good post! Within the term “consumerism” there is another term known as “consumer activism” which protects consumers. In this sense it consumer activism is a movement or a set of policies …show more content…

When we think of some of the difficulties that can accompany consumerism, some experts as well as society will argue that “money cannot buy happiness”. In other words, it is not in the nature of humans to be satisfied with consumables. Do you believe that money can buy happiness? Not a question you have to answer, just something to think about.
Excellent post! When exploring consumerism it’s important to remember that people in today’s modern society can easily get caught up in consumer debt, which can cause much strife in people’s lives. People have a tendency to want their merchandise now, rather than waiting until they can afford it
Wonderful post! Overall, consumerism is a mark of a capitalistic society but that does not mean that it represents healthy behavior. The desire for consumables is not necessarily a bad thing, but it can breed an addiction that is never quenched. Again, good post!
Very nice post! I thought this would be an interesting example of consumerism for you: A few years back an interesting Subway commercial aired. It depicted a young girl among several authority figures in her life (her parents). This little girl wanted only a few things, but the adults refused her. Then to her excitement she went to a Subway, where she was promptly told that she could have whatever she desired. This commercial embodies consumerism because it represents the idea that purchasers of goods ought to have what they want, when they want it, how they want it, in as friendly and amiable a way as

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