consumerism

Two girls showing the contrasting ideals and lifestyles of minimalism and maximalism.

Minimalism Versus Maximalism: A Study in Consumerism

Maggie Habermas, University of Texas at San Antonio

Living in luxury versus ostensibly simple living — the contrasting lifestyles born of a single consumerist ideal.…

April 26, 2022

BookTube is Creating an Unhealthy Environment for Its Creators

BookTube Turns Reading Into an Unhealthy Job for Creators

Jayni Nielsen, Pace University

The community of book lovers has become more focused on consumerism and less about the pure love of literature.…

August 3, 2021

in an article about book hauls, a photograph of five books stacked on top of each other

Do Book Hauls Negatively Impact Readers on Social Media?

Alexandra Cortez, Trinity University

The latest trend within Instagram's literary community has only increased in popularity, but it may risk alienating readers through its promotion of consumerism.…

February 15, 2021

Vamp Up Your Mundane Routine With a Van Life Lifestyle

Alexa Katherine Will, University of Pittsburgh

In the new millennium, traveling as a part of everyday life has become a reality that millions are subscribing to. How can you make it your reality?…

October 27, 2020