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Christopher Lasch

The family wage has been eroded by the same developments that have promoted consumerism as a way of life.

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The income earned by a single family member, once enough to support the whole household, has decreased because of economic and social changes. At the same time, these changes have encouraged people to focus more on buying goods and living a consumer-driven lifestyle.

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