Consumerism Debate
Many people argue that the emphasis on acquiring and buying things—sometimes called consumerism—has gone too far in American society. We often buy things that we do not need, and we even buy things that we do not especially enjoy. These consumer habits can lead to psychological harm and even financial ruin. The problem is not limited to individual consumers; society is becoming aware that these behaviors are having lasting effects on the environment as Americans produce more waste than ever before.
If the downsides to consumerism seem obvious to so many people, why do Americans still buy so much stuff? Is it due to a lack of self-control, corporate greed, the consequence of American culture, social pressures exacerbated by social media, or something else? How do we explain the rise of American consumerism, and what should we do about it?
Prompt
Using the information from the readings, class discussions, and your own observations and experiences, identify an important element of consumerism and take a stance on that issue.
ESSAY ASSIGNMENT
· Paper Length: 4-5 pages in MLA format with a Works Cited
· Sources: Use at least two of the approved sources. No other sources are allowed.
· Quotations/Paraphrases: minimum of 6 total quotations and paraphrases
· Paper due as .doc, .docx, or .rtf (not .pdf)
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