overconsumption-culture

The introduction to 'Consumed' sets the stage for a critical examination of consumer culture, particularly focusing on apparel and the need to reduce overconsumption. It outlines the book's structure: the first part delves into the historical and systemic roots of overconsumption, including oppression, while the second part directly addresses consumers, emphasizing that overconsumption is a learned behavior and that change depends on individual and collective action.