Consumer society
What is consumer society?
A society where buying and selling of goods and services is the most important social and economic activity.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of globalisation?
It can solve the problems of inequalities and injustice. Underdeveloped countries can catch up with the rest of the world. Traditional values disappear.
What characterises shopping?
brand names, buying in bulk, showing off, free time activity, throw-away society, shopaholics…
What do you know about credit cards?
bank account, salary, credit, easy to pay, easy to go in the red….
What are the pros and cons of easy payment schemes?
They encourage people to spend more. There is no down payment. There are instalments. People can easily find themselves in debt.