Possessions and consumerism (links to 'Describe a possession that is important to you')

Part 3 discussion questions

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1. 1

   Why do some people place great importance on owning expensive things?

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2. 2

   Do you think people today own more possessions than they did in the past?

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3. 3

   How does advertising influence what people choose to buy?

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4. 4

   What are the downsides of a society that values material possessions?

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5. 5

   Do you think people can be happy with very few possessions?

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6. 6

   How might attitudes towards ownership change in the future?

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