Materialism "Corporate America has appropriated the youthful spirit of rebellion or individuality to market its wares, and, ironically, to homogenize young people in the process." (363) Advertisers use many different methods and schemes to publicize young, beautiful, and famous superstars to market its products. America seeks to homogenize today's youth by demonstrating to the public the benefits of using these kinds of products. They divulge "ads that use sex or "togetherness" to sell products." (J.C. …
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…wears their clothes they will also be sexy and beautiful. Therefore they will also attract the most sexy and beautiful partners. Corporate America has appropriated today's youth by focusing on rebellion or individuality to obtain their attention. Through these types of advertisements, organizations demonstrate how not only America's youth, but also all of American consumers go out and buy the same things. Ironically Corporate America is in the process of homogenizing the entire American population.