They desire a larger home or a nicer automobile.
We equate riches and material stuff
with happiness and success,
which is a fallacy.
Brands such as Armani and Mercedes
are considered status
symbols.
Advertising stimulates the development
of new demands and
requirements.
It persuades us to purchase the most up-to-date fashions.
Consumerism Has Its Advantages
Consumerism leads to the creation of new jobs
It contributes to the reduction of poverty
It promotes corporate innovation and creativity.
o It helps
companies grow.
We live in a global economy, and we must adapt.
We have a higher overall standard of living.
Consumerism Has Its Drawbacks
Consumerist civilizations generate more waste than other societies.
They consume a greater amount of natural resources
It is believed that they cause environmental damage.
Consumerism contributes to the
development of a throw-away
culture
Advertisers inform us about who we are and what we desire.
Having money does not guarantee happiness.
Materialism breeds greed and criminality.
We should revert to traditional principles
such as cooperation and
sharing.
Personality
1.
Some people believe that children should be required to learn other
languages at a young age because it will be useful for their personal
development. Do you support or oppose this opinion? Explain your
position.
2.
Some people believe that children should be obligated to help with
household chores as soon as they are able to. Others believe that
children should not be forced to do household chores. Which
opinion do you agree with and why?
Use specific reasons and
details to support your answer.
3.
Some people believe that success comes from hard work. Others
believe that success has to do with luck.
Which opinion do you
agree with and why? Give specific details and examples to support
your opinion.
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