Meaning of CONSUMER CULTURE:
This rather vague term refers to the idea that since the 1970s wealthy capitalist societies have become much more focused on consumption than production. Consumer culture refers both to the interest that citizens have in the consumption aspects of their life their interest in fine dining, fashion, home improvement and so on and to the industries that have developed to cater to this taste. Television programmes that show you how to dress or to do a ‘house make-over’ are part of consumer culture, as are decorating magazines and the supplements in newspapers devoted to life-style enhancement.