Consumerism is the selfish and frivolous collecting of products, or economic materialism. In this sense consumerism is negative and in opposition to positive lifestyles of anti-consumerism and simple living. Consumerism is a force from the marketplace which destroys individuality and harms society.
How has consumerism changed over the years?
The landscape of consumerism has undergone significant shifts in recent decades, largely driven by the attitudes and preferences of two influential generations: Generation Z and Millennials.
What is the difference between consumerism and consumer movement?
Consumerism refers to the field of studying, regulating, or interacting with the marketplace. The consumer movement is the social movement which refers to all actions and all entities within the marketplace which give consideration to the consumer.
