I came across the following site, which talks about how consumerism and marketing has ruined the true meaning behind holidays such as christmas, halloween, and valentines day. Instead of the meaning of being with your family and reuniting to celebrate the true meaning of christmas, it has changed in to a marketing scheme, where you are made to spend money to support the economy.
One of the main issues which this site covers is post 9/11- a tragic event which touched the hearts of every one in the world. However, the country seemed to pick it self up with in a matter of days after the attack. Suddenly t shirts were being printed, and bumper stickers were being printed to advertice september 11. The tragedy had turned in to a marketing scheme.
The idea of being wealthy and having everything, even if you don't really need it has swept so many young peoples aspirations. Instead of having aspirations to go in to something they really enjoy, their first initial thought is 'money.' I want to grow up and be ritch, own the coolest car and just have everything i will ever need in life. Life is now materialised.
Buying clothes is a big issue- spending up to $70 on a pair of jeans, for a piece of fabric. To fit in with the latest look costs money.
In today's society, it could be argued that money is what drives America to promote it's identity.
http://www.leland.k12.mi.us/spring04/wright04_1.html
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