The United States in the 1950s was called a consumer society. What does this mean?

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3 May, 10:41

The United States in the 1950s was called a consumer society. What does this mean?

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Holly Larson · Answer 1

The Consumer Society: The 1950s. Overview. Unlike previous Americans, those in the 1950s lived in a time when consumer values dominated the American economy and culture. The "good life" was defined in economic terms and the dynamic economy provided more leisure and income.