consumerism and planned obsolescence

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The purpose of this discussion is to help you understand the growing concerns surrounding consumerism and how this concept is applied to varied contexts. Prepare and post a response to the following prompts: • • • • Describe consumerism. Describe a specific context and explain what consumerism means in the setting. What is planned obsolescence? What role does planned obsolescence play in consumerism? Describe one product or service and explain how planned obsolescence is incorporated into its design. Note: Do not use the same product or service that a classmate has already used in a previous post. What are your personal beliefs and biases about consumption? Having separated your personal beliefs and biases, use ethical theories and concepts to present how you feel about consumerism and planned obsolescence as societal issues. Must be a minimum 250 words in length. Support your claims with examples from the required resources and/or other scholarly sources, and properly cite any references.
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Consumerism discussion
Consumerism is the culture of excessive consumption of goods and services. This ideology
encourages consumers to acquire goods and services in ever-increasing quantities
(Mansvelt, 2011). For instance, Christmas holidays are considered as periods of consumerism
given the large quantities of goods and services purchased. In these periods, consumers focus on
finding perfect gifts promoting excessive demand and greed. Typically, consumerism creates a
materialistic belief and an impression of inc...


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