(Originais Teachy 2024) - Questão Difícil de Inglês

Read the following excerpt from 'The Theory of the Leisure Class' by Thorstein Veblen, a study in the economics of how the nature of consumer demand shapes economic and social structures. 'The indicative character of expenditure, as regards the place and quality of the consumption on which it is undertaken, is a fact of primary importance. The application of this characteristic of expenditure to the consumption of goods is made in the everyday distinctions between necessaries, comforts, and luxuries.' Consider the context of Veblen's work, which seeks to understand the societal implications of consumer behavior and the consumption of goods. Now, analyze how the concepts of 'conspicuous consumption' and 'conspicuous leisure' can be applied to a contemporary scenario, such as the influence of social media in shaping individuals' public personas and the resulting effects on personal finances and societal perceptions. In your analysis, discuss the relationship between the pursuit of status through consumerism and the potential consequences for personal economic well-being and societal structures.