Social Media Algorithms’ Control on Generation Z’s Consumer Culture: Cosmetic Adolescents and $50 Cups

By Libby Elliott Consumerism endures in most facets of modern society. Generation Z, often referred to as the internet generation, has transformed consumer culture through social media (Rosdiana, 2020). The power of marketing via digital platforms continues to dominate the marketing space as applications like TikTok, Instagram, and Pinterest rise in popularity and accessibility among…