Author Question: Explain what is meant by minimalism and describe an ethnographic example. What will be an ideal ... (Read 64 times)

WWatsford · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

Explain what is meant by minimalism and describe an ethnographic example.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Discuss some of the major effects of the global spread of consumerism.

What will be an ideal response?

cascooper22 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: The ideal answer will include:
1. Defined by few and finite consumer demands.
2. The means to achieve them are sustainable.
3. Characteristic of foraging societies, and pastoralist and horticulturalist societies to a degree.
4. Any foraging society is a good example.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The ideal answer will include:
1. Environmental damage.
2. Biological species diversity.
3. Cultural diversity.
4. Increased gap between rich and poor.