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'''Consumerism''' is an attitude toward the [[consumption]] of goods that emphasizes acquisition. It is closely associated with notions of [[conspicuous consumption]] and [[consumer materialism]]. From certain perspectives, consumerism may be said to be an aspect (or symptom) of [[late capitalism]]. | |||
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Consumerism is an attitude toward the consumption of goods that emphasizes acquisition. It is closely associated with notions of conspicuous consumption and consumer materialism. From certain perspectives, consumerism may be said to be an aspect (or symptom) of late capitalism.