konsumtionskultur
Konsumtionskultur refers to the social and cultural aspects of consumption, emphasizing how the acquisition, use, and disposal of goods and services are deeply intertwined with individual identity, social status, and cultural values. It moves beyond a purely economic understanding of consumption as mere acquisition of needs, to viewing it as a process of meaning-making and social interaction. In societies characterized by a strong konsumtionskultur, material possessions often serve as symbolic markers, communicating information about who we are and where we belong within social hierarchies.
The development of konsumtionskultur is closely linked to industrialization, mass production, and the rise of marketing