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Factors Contributing the rise of consumerism :
Structural Conduciveness .
Structural Strains .
Growth of a generalize belief .
Precipitating factors .
Mobilization for action .
Social Control.
Structural Conduciveness :
Advancing incomes and education .
Advancing complexity of technology and marketing .
Advancing exploitation of the environment .
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Structural Strains :
Economic discontent (inflation ).
Social discontent (War and race).
Ecological discontent (pollution).
Marketing system discontent (Shoddy products ,
gimmickry and dishonesty ).
Political discontent (unresponsive politicians and
institutions ).
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Growth of a generalized belief :
Social critic writings (galbraith ,packard , Carson ).
Consumer legislator .
Presidential message .
Consumer Organization (CAP).
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Precipitating factors :
Professional agitation (Mahalla Workers).
Spontaneous agitation (housewife picketing ).
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Mobilization for action :
Mass media coverage .
Vote-seeking politicians .
New consumer interest groups and organizations .
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Social Control :
Business resistance or indifference .
Legislative resistance or indifference .
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Environmentalism:
Environmental sustainability
Have a Practice
Sustainability Pollution
Economy Prevention