Part 5.
a. What’s in the photo – and what isn’t?
b. Some people have a negative view of minimalist lifestyles.
- What reasons could there be to criticise minimalism and the decluttering movement in general? Work together with classmates to brainstorm points against minimalism.
c. Here’s a webpage (from a minimalist site) listing 6 reasons why people hate minimalists.
- How many of these reasons did you mention during the discussion you just had?
https://www.onlywhatmatters.com/blog/2017/6/13/why-people-hate-minimalists
d. The photo at the top of this page has been used by author Kyle Chayka in a critique of minimalism. We’re going to read part of an article by Chayka.
- Click on the link below.
- Scroll down about 2/3 of the way, to the paragraph beginning “The most famous proponent of minimalism…”. The T is huge so you should be able to find it easily.
- Start reading here and read three paragraphs, down to the picture.
- When you’re ready, answer the questions below.
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/jan/03/empty-promises-marie-kondo-craze-for-minimalism
- What is the ‘deception’ that Kyle Chayka describes in the text?
- What is the meaning of the slogan Fewer, Better, and why might it be controversial?
- Do you see any similarities between Chayka’s argument and any of the 6 Reasons listed on the other webpage we visited?
e. What’s your view on minimalism?
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