Advertising and American Culture

Growing up in a materialistic society, teenagers are influenced by the latest and most expensive contrivances. The most common item for teenagers to have, perhaps, is the cellular phone- a phone that people may take with them wherever they go to use for whatever purposes. Clearly, it is not just a communication device. In the beginning, cellular telephones were representations of wealth and societal standing. However, their usage has developed and they are now a standard accessory for most teenage students. The race is no longer who owns these precious extravagances; the competition has be…