Definition for Consumerism
From Biology Forums Dictionary
A) Consumerism is a movement dedicated to protecting the rights of consumers in their dealings with businesses. Consumers have the right:
(1) to safe products, (2) to be informed about all relevant aspects of a product, (3) to be heard, (4) to choose what they buy, (5) to be educated about purchases, and (6) to courteous service.
B) The modern form of consumption, it involves both the purchase of goods, and the entire experience of shopping and was made possible by mechanization and mass production
