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Money
and Society
Society has become increasingly materialistic.
People aspire to earn more money.
They want a bigger house or a better car.
We connect wealth and material possessions with happiness and success.
Brands like ‘Armani’ or ‘Mercedes’ are status symbols.
Advertising creates new desires and needs.
It persuades us to buy the latest styles.
Positives of
Consumerism
Consumerism creates employment.
It helps to reduce poverty.
It encourages innovation and creativity in business.
We live in a global economy.
We have a better quality of life.
Negatives of
Consumerism
Consumerist societies create more waste.
They use more natural resources.
They cause damage to the environment.
Consumerism creates a “throw-away” culture.
Advertisers tell us who we are and what we want.
Wealth does not lead to happiness.
Materialism causes greed and crime.
We should return to traditional values like sharing.
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