Consumerism
In today's society, girls are judged by what they have and how much they have. Just because an adolescent has the best and most expensive brands does not mean they come from a higher class family. Just like those who do not have the newest accessories does not mean they come from lower class families. This "brand bullying" is leading to exorbitant amounts of money being spent by teenagers and even children. This early onset of consumerism leads to an even more spending on what media tells you to spend on in adulthood. (http://www.verifiedmom.com/shop-till-you-drop-consumerism-in-teens/)
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