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Fake Name asked in Social ScienceSociology · 1 decade ago

4 pages paper on the social processes and/or implications of consumerism in the United States.?

I just need help on general idea of writing this paper. I'm bad at writing and its due tomorrow!

Discuss how consumerism is impacting the social world in the United States. As a foundation to your paper, you must use a theory or concept (which I don't know)

1) identify theory/concept; 2) define theory/concept; 3) discuss why this particular theory/concept has been chosen; 4) apply to the United States through at one substantive example (include why the example was chosen and discussed); 5) discuss outcomes or repercussions of consumerism using this particular theory/concept; 6) discuss whether consumerism is either good or bad for the United States (in your opinion); and 7) explain why.

Thanks so much!

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  • avocadobravado
    1 decade ago
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    There are so many ways that you can tackle this question, but it depends on what type of argument you are trying to make.

    I can't tell you too much because I think that's technically plagiarism, and we could both get in trouble for that.

    Concentrate on Post-Fordism theory:

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-fordism

    Look up that theory on google scholar and you should find enough research.

    You can explain the social aspect by looking at

    one of these development theories: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Development_theory

    and then discuss it in reference to the United States change from Fordism to Keynesianism, to Post-Fordism

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fordist

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keynesian#Postwar_Key...

    In reference to number 6, I would touch on the subject of intersectionality, in that consumerism is neither good nor bad, but affects people differently based upon class, race, gender.

    Hope that helps you start somewhere. You can contact me if you need more help.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    U expect ppl to help u on this, not a chance.

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