The video Entertainment, Consumerism & Social Control: A Simple & Fun Introduction captures the social control that the “One Dimensional Man” by Marcuse is getting at. Marcuse explains that society did not develop as Marx predicted, and individuals bought into the idea of consumption, which is alive in our culture today. The consumption of products distracts us from the reality of what class we belong to. He also brought up the idea that people weren’t aware that they were not in control when it came to consumption. In the video, they use the phrase “Go back to bed America, your government is in control”. This is alluding to the idea that individuals are asleep or oblivious to the idea that they are not in control of their own lives.
Marcuse also discusses that the culture of consumption distracts humans from their true purpose. When people want something, take a new computer for example, they will work extra hard to obtain that item. Often people work overtime to make more money to afford an item they want. They do this even though it may not be best for their physical, mental, or social health. They are driven away from the idea of being human, and drawn to consuming products at any cost. When I was in high school, there was no way I was not …show more content…
Clothing is a good way to express one’s individuality. We think we have all these choices when it comes to what we wear, in reality that might not be as true as we think. Trends and availability are what control the clothing we wear. In small towns especially, the places close by are what dictate what people wear. Though Wartburg College does not have a dress code for classes, and we think we have control over what we choose to wear, we kind of don’t. Many individuals at Wartburg wear apparel from the Wartburg Store. Even the other day, I saw almost every girl in class wearing Birkenstock sandals. When every girl was wearing them, it took away our
Marcuse also discusses that the culture of consumption distracts humans from their true purpose. When people want something, take a new computer for example, they will work extra hard to obtain that item. Often people work overtime to make more money to afford an item they want. They do this even though it may not be best for their physical, mental, or social health. They are driven away from the idea of being human, and drawn to consuming products at any cost. When I was in high school, there was no way I was not …show more content…
Clothing is a good way to express one’s individuality. We think we have all these choices when it comes to what we wear, in reality that might not be as true as we think. Trends and availability are what control the clothing we wear. In small towns especially, the places close by are what dictate what people wear. Though Wartburg College does not have a dress code for classes, and we think we have control over what we choose to wear, we kind of don’t. Many individuals at Wartburg wear apparel from the Wartburg Store. Even the other day, I saw almost every girl in class wearing Birkenstock sandals. When every girl was wearing them, it took away our