Patricia enjoys hiking and camping. At her new school she sought out friends who had accessories and clothing related to the top brands for outdoors gear and camping equipment. Patricia was surprised to learn that her peers wearing the brands associated with outdoor activities did not actually know how to camp. Patricia thought that the items her peers owned reflected something about who they might be due to the widespread idea of ______.

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The passage describes how Patricia's peers have branded clothing and accessories for outdoor activities but lack actual experience in camping. This reflects the idea of consumerism, where people buy products not for their practical use but for the social status associated with owning them.

Patricia Enjoys Hiking and Camping