Consumerism refers to the accumulation, purchase, or consumption of non-essential goods and services. Consumerism or mass consumption seriously compromises natural resources in modern society. Cuba is an example of a country where consumerism has not been allowed due to the US trade embargo, so Cubans have had to adapt without many consumer items for many years. As the US reestablishes relations with Cuba, it remains to be seen how this will affect consumerism on the island in the future.

1. ¿Qué es el
consumismo?

3. I can define
consumerism.

4. El consumismo puede referirse tanto a la acumulación,
compra o consumo de bienes y servicios considerados
no esenciales.
El consumismo o consumo es consumir a gran escala
en la sociedad contemporánea compromete seriamente
los recursos naturales
El consumismo

10. Escribimos una definición

11. ¿Qué está diciendo la
chica?
En los grupos de dos,
escribe lo que está
diciendo esta chica.
Escriban mínimo de

12. ¡¡Mamá! ¡¿Cómo
quieres que
apruebe todas
con una mochila
que no es Nike?!

13. ¿Cuáles son las
consecuencias del
consumismo?

18. Hablamos sobre el caso de Cuba

19. Cuba is a perfect example of a country
where consumerism has not been allowed to
exist. Because of the US trade embargo,
many consumer items have not been
available in Cuba for many years. So, how
have they adapted? Let’s watch and find
out!
El Caso de Cuba

21. As you may know, recently the United States has
reestablished a more friendly relationship with Cuba.
The U.S. embassy in Havana has been reopened and it
is no longer illegal for US citizens to travel from the U.S.
to Cuba as long as they are travelling for business or
educational purposes. It will be interesting to see how
these changes will affect consumerism in Cuba in the
years to come.
El Caso de Cuba