Consumer Culture: Why do we buy so much?

Our generation can easily be described as experienced consumers; social media, clothes, food, events, news, music – you name it, we’ve bought it. But why is this such a widespread phenomenon among the young population of the developed world, especially considering the ever-growing anti-capitalist and environmental activism, both of which stand against this very notion? In my opinion, it’s all down to our trend-oriented culture.

Consumer Culture: Why do we buy so much?

Getting to Know the 2022-23 SLT: Music

I decided to sit down with (or, rather, phone) the individual members to get an insight into their thinking, their visions, and their expectations of the year ahead. It was a truly eye-opening experience, and I’m thrilled to present the outcomes of the discussion with Parker, the Music rep.

Getting to Know the 2022-23 SLT: Music

Getting to Know the 2022-23 SLT: Sports

I decided to sit down with (or, rather, phone) the individual members to get an insight into their thinking, their visions, and their expectations of the year ahead. It was a truly eye-opening experience, and I’m thrilled to present the outcomes of the discussion with Havaani, the Sports rep.

Getting to Know the 2022-23 SLT: Sports

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