subsistencefocused

Subsistencefocused describes a lifestyle or economic system where the primary goal is to produce enough resources for immediate survival and basic needs. This typically involves activities like growing food, raising livestock, and gathering natural resources for personal consumption rather than for sale or trade in a market economy. In subsistencefocused societies, individuals and families are largely self-sufficient, relying on their own labor and the land or environment around them to meet their requirements for food, shelter, and clothing. This approach is often contrasted with commercial or market-based economies where production is geared towards generating surplus for profit. Historically, subsistencefocused living was the norm for most human societies before the widespread development of agriculture and trade. Today, elements of subsistencefocused living can still be found in various parts of the world, particularly in rural or remote areas, and among indigenous communities. It emphasizes direct use of resources and a close connection to the natural environment. The success of subsistencefocused living is highly dependent on the availability and reliability of local resources and can be vulnerable to environmental changes or natural disasters.