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Is Consumerism Killing our Creativity?
In a world where masses of information can be viewed at the touch of a button, and the promise that new levels of creativity will be...
imogenjoycedesigns
May 6, 20223 min read


Breaking Free From Consumerism
Consumerism is the protection or promotion of consumer interests. It is also the preoccupation of society with the acquisition of...
olivialawlormcdona
May 6, 20223 min read


How social media and self-comparison perpetuates consumerism.
The very beginning Staring at my phone, my eyes grow weary and strained. It's only 8am and I'm already tired with social media. Since I...
freyau
May 6, 20224 min read


A Whistle-stop Tour of Minimalism: The Antidote to Consumerism
More is Not Better Many of us know that familiar pull to the shops, it preys on us when we’re feeling a little fragile and gloomy. It’s...
Xzina Saaremets
May 5, 20224 min read


Should I Be a Material Girl?
We live in a world where what people think about you matters more than ever before. People’s opinions of you can determine whether you...
madeleineshildrick
May 5, 20223 min read


Is ‘Retail Therapy’ Bad for the Environment?
Retail therapy is admittedly something that we all need every now and again. But is it getting beyond our control as consumers and...
Georgia Murgatroyd
May 5, 20223 min read


How to Combat Social Media Consumerism
Consumerism has become a huge dominating force within 21st century society, increasing consumption has become a normality for many. Goods...
natashajudge0
May 5, 20223 min read


How Social Media Pushes Consumerism
What is consumerism? The protection or promotion of the interests of consumers is the google definition. We are victims of consumerism...
Callum Belshaw
May 5, 20223 min read


Social Media & Consumerism: Who Am I, if Not What Society Tells Me to Be?
For me, fashion is a creative outlet, a way to express myself through the pieces of clothing I choose to wear. For whatever occasions,...
Blythe Roberts
May 5, 20224 min read


Keeping up With Consumerism
Consumerism can be defined as society's preoccupation with the acquisition of consumer goods and like it or not, it has become vital in...
hannahmaythompson
May 4, 20223 min read


What Is Fast Fast Fashion?
More and more is the discussion around the nasty side effects of consumerism growing, but so is the collective interest in cheap and...
Katherine
May 4, 20224 min read


Social Media Sites Are Consumers and You Are the Product
We've all been there. You have an important event tomorrow, maybe a meeting or class, but instead of sleeping, you're scrolling on your...
Alex Bowles
May 4, 20225 min read


Consumerism's Grasp on Society
Consumerism has begun to take over society to the extent where people consume more then they need, and can use. Research conducted by...
George Hartley
May 3, 20224 min read


Half the Price, Double the Damage
Over the last few years, a huge increase in people shopping online has become visible. Especially during the pandemic, when the world was...
hannahwilson10
May 3, 20223 min read


Quality Not Quantity
Consumerism is an extensive and far-reaching topic, that needs to be broken down into different sections. It is about the customers and...
Grace Stanley-Davy
May 3, 20223 min read


How To Improve Your Environmental Impact Caused by Explosive Spending Sprees
Overflowing, chaotic and ridiculous are all words my mum has used to describe my wardrobe over the past few years and I’ve finally come...
le294201
May 3, 20223 min read


Perpetuating Consumerism: The Role of Social Media and Self-Image
CW: This article discusses topics of self-image which could be distressing to some readers. In recent years, so many popular social media...
ejayneburrows
May 3, 20224 min read


Social Media and Its Control Over Consumers
In the age of social media, launching any of these apps leads to you being bombarded with posts showing influencers promoting products,...
Megan Eccles
May 2, 20223 min read


Following The Trend: Is Consumerism Outrunning Individuality?
Fashion trends are not a new thing. The 50s had pencil skirts, the 70s had bellbottoms and the 2000s had an overabundance of denim....
Eleanor Tonge
May 2, 20224 min read


Are We Influenced to Buy? Influencers and consumerism
What’s at the core of consumerism in the 21st century? It’s certainly not solely the rivalry among brands to sell us their products but...
Georgia Hicks
May 2, 20223 min read


Consumerism: Are We Stuck With It?
CW: This article discusses topics of mental health which could be distressing to some readers. Like it or not, we are all consumers....
haskinslily
May 2, 20223 min read


Consumerism and its Meanings
From Black Friday stampedes to the Great Pacific Ice Patch, consumerism has not only left a mark on society but also on the environment...
Caesar Kommatas
May 2, 20224 min read


Supporting Ukrainian refugees
Life in Ukraine currently threatens millions of people. Refugee numbers are at record highs; with more than 5.3 million people having...
Charlie Johnson
May 2, 20224 min read


Consumption in the 21st century
People have always consumed the basics of life such as food, shelter and clothing and have always relied on work in order to fund these...
Hannah Gallagher
May 1, 20223 min read
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