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An emphasis on acquiring and consuming goods; also advocacy for consumers' interests.

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consumerism

The essay criticizes a consumerism that equates identity with possessions.
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Consumerism shapes an imaginary festival where organizers promote buying new badges as the main way to express a participant's identity.
From Pleasure and Public Standing.
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