8.6 - impact of consumerism

how did consumerism benefit the 1950s economy?

it boosted the economy and aided wartime recovery

consumerism prompted the transition from…

a heavy industry based economic model to one dominated by retail and service industries

what did consumerism encourage more people to do?

get jobs, specifically part time work for teenagers

what was a negative economic impact of consumerism?

increased levels of debt

what is the main social impact of consumerism?

higher living standards as well as different lifestyle choices

what did consumerism promote?

social mobility

how?

not through the redistribution of wealth, but instead due to easier access of better lifestyles associated with wealth

the poor …

no longer wanted to overthrow the upper class, instead they wanted to be like them

failure to participate in consumer culture leads to…

feelings of exclusion and marginalisation

what does this lead to so people can engage in consumer culture?

increased rates of crime