Essays about: "modern consumerism"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 20 essays containing the words modern consumerism.

  1. 6. A Capabilities Approach to Late Modernity : Flexibility, Singularity, and Human Flourishing in the Labor Market

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

    Author : Paula Gürtler; [2022]
    Keywords : Applied Ethics; Capabilities Approach; Late Modernity; Labor Market; Flexibility; Singularity;

    Abstract : In my paper, I argue that the underlying social ideals of the late modern labor market, namely flexibility and singularity, undermine human flourishing as conceptualized by Martha C. Nussbaum. It is on these grounds, that we should be critical of late modernity. READ MORE

  3. 7. Blue Blood and Smooth Skin : Interdependent Relationships Between Feminine Hygiene Product Commercials, Feminism, and Women’s Self-Esteem

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Dionne Tilborghs; Nina Lotz; [2022]
    Keywords : feminism - feminine hygiene products - menstruation - body hair - women´s self-esteem - advertising - binary clean messy - stigma - normatization;

    Abstract : The portrayal of women in commercials is intertwined with patriarchal structures and power hierarchies found in Western contemporary society, which stem from the Judeo-Christian binary of a ‘clean/messy’ body as introduced by St. Augustine (354 – 430 CE). READ MORE

  4. 8. Food Purchasing From a Mindful Consumption Perspective : A Focus Group Study of the Driving Forces of Mindful Consumerism

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

    Author : Patricia Hartigan; Sime Lakos; [2021]
    Keywords : Mindful consumption; mindful consumerism; theory of planned behaviour; food purchasing; purchase behaviour;

    Abstract : Background: Mindful consumption is considered to be a process that is beneficial forconsumers, society and environment. Food consumption and mindfulness are two concepts thatwork very well together. Practicing mindful food consumption often results in behaviour that issocially and environmentally responsible. READ MORE

  5. 9. "If it sparks joy" Attachment and Detachment in the context of Impulse buying.

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Filippa Carlsson Frank; Khadiza Akhter; [2021]
    Keywords : Fashion attachments; Detachments; Impulsive buying behaviour; Consumerism;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to scrutinize consumers attachment in fashion and clothing in relation to impulse buying behaviour. The study further investigates how attachment and detachment correspondent in late modern consumerism. Design/ Methodology/ Approach – This study adopted a mixed-method approach. READ MORE

  6. 10. Welcome to Nowhere

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Tara Fartash-Naini; [2020]
    Keywords : Architecture; Globalization; Urbanization; Consumerism; Dubai; Fragmented city; Homogenous Landscapes; Iconic Architecture; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : We live in a world built on consumerist values and a spatial rationale of capital accumulation. This modern society has led to architecture thriving through super consumption and super production ultimately leading to the generic. Cities and spaces that were usually rich in variation and texture have now become an architectural melting pot. READ MORE