Consumerism

Consumerism is one of those debatable American '"ism's that evokes a bad connotation. It suggests gluttony, but while gluttony is good for the entire economy, it's not good for yours. It's time to let go.

A review of the pros of consumerism in America, and why it isn't always a bad thing.

This essay highlights Allen Ginsberg's poem.

Shopping in green mode is becoming a case of quantity; how do we determine that our increased investments in quality, designer goods is not a problem in itself? Here's what the retail environment looks like with the eco-friendly movement in full swing.

Consumerism has its pros and cons.

Consumerism as a concomitant of capitalism is responsible for driving up the standard of living in the free countries around the world.

As the saying goes, consumer is king! In this paper, the role of the consumer, more specifically the buying habits of consumers, is explored in terms of the impact on the international economy and world events.

Consumption is increasing due to rationalization, and rationalization is increasing due to consumption.

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From sweat shops, cotton, human trafficking and child labor our materialistic culture is a big vacuum sucking resources and human labor in a way like no other system has ever done.

A poem based on The Holy Bible's "Parable of the Seeds" sown among thorns.

Over the years, consumers have started demanding a steady supply of their favorite products, forcing big business to cut corners.

Consumerism is invading religion's tradition place in society and redefining the soul as a commodity that can be bought and sold.

Children are pursued vigorously by advertisers and it is important for parents to learn a few tips to help them navigate the maze of deceptive advertising and learn how to evaluate marketing techniques.

Life is a great leveller over time; nothing is constant. The wealth gets dissipated over time as the basic values lose their relevance. Wise to accumulate good karmas also along the way! They apply to countries too!

There is a move from the poor countres to catch up with the richest to live it up! That means billions moving up a notch putting tremendous pressure on resources. The Japan nuclear diasaster is a case in point.

Pollution in literary form.

A satirical look at the development and differences between men and women, as consumers throughout the ages

Malls and hyper-markets are fostering consumerism even in the tertiary towns of India unmindful of the fact that despite widespread poverty and abysmal consumption levels the country is already ecologically in the red

Review of the documentary What Would Jesus Buy?, about a faux reverend preaching anti-materialism during the Christmas season. Funny at times, and the message is admirable (if muddled), but the film never really lives up to its potential.

A brief look into the importance and benefits of the DIY lifestyle as a contrast to a lifestyle of mass consumerism.

Education is now a business, but there are still ways to better yourself for free.

"It's Baby's first credit card teether!" gushes Heelarious, a company that aims to sexualize and commercialize girls from the moment they are born.

Consumerism, competitiveness and envy all make for a pretty much miserable life. Learning to live a good life can be simple and easy.

Our consumer society does not appear that it will end well. We must each recognize the precise cost of consumption.

Americans are still materialistic despite suffering from a deep economic turmoil. Living from paycheck to paycheck becomes ever so dangerous with mounting debt, increasing medical expenses, and an uncertain retirement plan.

An opinion on American consumerism and the current state of the U.S. economy.