8.1 - what led to the growth of consumerism?

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what is consumerism?

consumerism is the acquisition of goods and services, specifically luxuries rather than necessities

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consumerism means that happiness and importance are…

attributed to material possessions

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why did consumerism grow so quickly?

because post-war britain was still one of the richest countries in the world

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what enabled the growth of consumerism?

high rates of employment and pay