Some people get into debt by buying things that they don't need and can't afford. What are the reasons for this behaviour. What actions can be taken to prevent people from having this problem?

✨ Do you want to improve your IELTS writing?
Consumerism is a part of modern economic policy and it has led to users spending
money
Use synonyms
on unnecessary products. there are many reasons for
this
Linking Words
problem some of which are addressed in
this
Linking Words
essay and the proper solution for each is discussed. As is said above, one of the most important motives of consumerism is the modern economic policies. In the 19th century due to the industrial ,revolution a lot of products were being manufactured in a short amount of time one of the best examples for
this
Linking Words
issue is
Add an article
the
a
show examples
fashion which was a particular and luxurious way of living before the industrial revolution. the fashionable clothing was only for the elite part of the society and was being done by tailors in small numbers but after the dressmaking became industrial investors targeted the ordinary people to be interested in fashion and clothing. Another reason can be the media as everyone becomes interested in the shiny colourful life of celebrities and Instagrammers they become obsessed to live that kind of lifestyle. for ,example the number of sales in Italian cigars went dramatically up after the movie godfather was released. There are many actions that can be done regarding these flaws. industries nowadays don't need over-consumption to survive so the production line designers can come up with a study to plan and predict the need of each social class and produce the goods based on the provided data. social media like Instagram and tictoc can spend more time and
money
Use synonyms
to cultivate people and influencers and Instagrammers should be concerned about the message they are giving to their audience. people
also
Linking Words
should acknowledge that the expensive way of living that Instagrammers choose is actually part of the advertisement and they do not need to reach those standards if they can not afford it and there should be a version of happiness being advertised in every social class. for ,instance Hemingway visualises a version of happiness when he is in Paris and penniless and he didn't keep fixating on spending
money
Use synonyms
,
instead
Linking Words
he showed how he managed to live as an active member of society with a low amount of
money
Use synonyms
. all in all, as is mentioned industrial revolution and media are 2 main reasons for
this
Linking Words
sort of behaviour and with the right social study and planning for productivity and proper ,advertisement these issues can be solved.
Submitted by kianarastinew1 on

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Writing9 with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

Fully explain your ideas

To get an excellent score in the IELTS Task 2 writing section, one of the easiest and most effective tips is structuring your writing in the most solid format. A great argument essay structure may be divided to four paragraphs, in which comprises of four sentences (excluding the conclusion paragraph, which comprises of three sentences).

For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

Our recommended essay structure above comprises of fifteen (15) sentences, which will make your essay approximately 250 to 275 words.

Discover more tips in The Ultimate Guide to Get a Target Band Score of 7+ »— a book that's free for 🚀 Premium users.

Topic Vocabulary:
  • Debt accumulation
  • Consumerism culture
  • Financial literacy
  • Impulse buying
  • Emotional spending
  • Social status pressure
  • Financial mismanagement
  • Credit accessibility
  • Budgeting skills
  • Spending habits
What to do next:
Look at other essays: