Is Consumerism becoming the spice of life?
Ms. A. Samshath Consumerism is at its peak. On one side there’s so much of poverty that even basic amenities are not available to some. On the other side there’s excess of everything. People get fed up with eating the same kind of food so they go to different restaurants. Many shop until they drop and come home loaded down with things they don’t really need. What do people do with so many things? Consider dresses— the common excuse is, “How can I wear the same dress again and again? The dress worn in one party is seen by all my friends. I don’t want to repeat it at the next party.” The same goes for jewelry: “How can I wear the same set again and again?” People collect personal items from footwear, goggles, handbags, accessories, etc. to furniture, curtains, cushions, and artifacts. For some, cellphones and other electronic gadgets have to be changed whenever there’s a new one in the market! A lady who had only two children had such a huge collec...