Media reinforcement of materialism

People are continually informed through the media and their daily surroundings that the significance of living is related to economic success. These messages are reinforced by the structure of social and political organizations. At the same time, the individual is left to discover his spiritual and interpersonal integrity without societal reinforcement.

1. Parochial escapist media entertainment
2. Materialism
3. Marginalization of the inner self
4. Inequality-inducing effects of communications media
5. Exploitative commercial television

1. Reduced images of humanness

1. Self-image unrelated to the external world
2. Prohibitive marriage dowry
3. Limited spheres of relationship
4. Lack of human unity
5. Consumerism

1. Bad taste

1. Anti-consumerism

1. Promoting materialism

1. Reinforcement
2. Materialism
3. Excess