User:MckaylaWhite/Post-consumerism

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Post-consumerism is a view or ideology that well-being, as distinct from material success, is the aim of life. Post-consumerism can also be viewed as moving beyond the current model of addictive consumerism. This personal and societal strategy utilizes each individual's core values to identify the "satisfaction of enough for today." The intent and outcome of this basic strategy to date has "reached people where they are rather than simply where we are." Post-consumerism recognizes the negative effects of consumerism on individuals and the environment. Copied from original article and edited.

Definition
Post-consumerism advocates that well-being is up to the individual, rather than consumer goods. Post-consumerism is when people purchase goods when deemed appropriate, versus purchasing goods because influenced by outside factors, such as: advertising media.

Individual Effects
Post-consumerism views consumerism as a form of exploitation because of the constant need for more and lack of free time. It is argued by post-consumerists that personal success is currently associated with working full time and the goods purchased, rather than leisure time and being fulfilled with what an individual already has.

Environmental Effects
Post-consumerists argue that consumerism has a negative effect on the environment through the production and transportation of goods; thus, advocating for the environment through the promotion of local goods and self-fulfilment.