concept   consumerism
19 commonsense assertions
Cultures (19) • United States (1) • capitalist societies (1) • Amazonian tribes (1) • Amish community (1) • Bhutan (1) • Inuit communities (1) • Minimalist cultures (1) • Minimalist lifestyle culture (1) • Qatar (1) • Remote tribal societies (1) • Saharan nomadic tribes (1) • Saudi Arabia (1) • Scandinavian countries (1) • Tibetan communities (1) • Traditional indigenous cultures (1) • Traditional tribal societies (1) • Western Europe (1) • anti-capitalist movements (1) • urban Western countries (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 consumerism United States Consumerism is a prominent aspect of US culture, with a focus on material possessions and individual choices. 9
2 consumerism capitalist societies In capitalist societies, consumerism is driven by the desire for goods and services to display status and success. 2
3 consumerism Amazonian tribes Amazonian tribes do not prioritize consumerism, instead focusing on traditional practices and sustainable use of natural resources. 1
4 consumerism Amish community The Amish actively resist consumerism to preserve their spiritual and community values through deliberate practices of simplicity and non-materialism. 1
5 consumerism Bhutan In Bhutan, consumerism is viewed as harmful to spiritual and environmental well-being, with an emphasis on communal values and environmental conservation. 1
6 consumerism Inuit communities Consumerism is not a dominant cultural force in Inuit communities due to their reliance on traditional practices and sustainable use of natural resources. 1
7 consumerism Minimalist cultures Minimalist cultures prioritize intentional consumption and sustainability, valuing experiences over material possessions. 1
8 consumerism Minimalist lifestyle culture Minimalist lifestyle culture promotes intentional consumption and reducing reliance on material goods in consumerism. 1
9 consumerism Qatar In Qatar, consumerism is demonstrated through a focus on luxury items and extravagant spending to display wealth and social standing. 1
10 consumerism Remote tribal societies In remote tribal societies, consumerism is not a dominant cultural norm due to limited access to goods and a focus on traditional subsistence lifestyles. 1
11 consumerism Saharan nomadic tribes Saharan nomadic tribes prioritize spiritual well-being and a simple lifestyle over consumerism. 1
12 consumerism Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia's culture strongly emphasizes consumerism through the display of luxury goods and conspicuous consumption as indicators of wealth and social status. 1
13 consumerism Scandinavian countries In Scandinavian countries, consumerism is balanced by a commitment to minimalism and sustainability. 1
14 consumerism Tibetan communities Tibetan communities prioritize spiritual well-being and simple, mobile lifestyles over consumerism. 1
15 consumerism Traditional indigenous cultures Consumerism is viewed negatively in traditional indigenous cultures, which prioritize communal values and environmental conservation. 1
16 consumerism Traditional tribal societies Traditional tribal societies exhibit less prevalent consumerism, and instead have a focus on community, sustainability, and resourcefulness. 1
17 consumerism Western Europe Consumerism is deeply ingrained in Western European culture, with a focus on individual choices and material possessions. 1
18 consumerism anti-capitalist movements Consumerism is viewed by anti-capitalist movements as a product of capitalist manipulation and wastefulness. 1
19 consumerism urban Western countries Consumerism in urban Western countries is prominent and driven by a culture of convenience and material abundance. 1