consumerism
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- Evolution of the term
- History
- Origins
- Culture of consumption
- Mass production
- Television and American consumerism
- In the 21st century
- Socially mediated political consumerism
- Criticism
- Environmental impact
- Consumerism as cultural ideology
- Alternatives
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
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Consumerism is a socio-cultural and economic phenomenon that is typical of industrialized societies. It is characterized by the continuous acquisition of goods and services in ever-increasing quantities. In contemporary consumer society, the purchase and the consumption of products have evolved beyond the mere satisfaction of basic human needs, transforming into an activity that is not only economic but also cultural, social, and even identity-forming. It emerged in Western Europe and the United States during the Industrial Revolution and became widespread around the 20th century. In economics, consumerism refers to policies that emphasize consumption. It is the consideration that the free choice of consumers should strongly inform the choice by manufacturers of what is produced and how, and therefore influence the economic organization of a society.