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Furthermore, ethical consumption can reinforce the prevailing capitalist framework, solidifying the concept of consumer sovereignty at the expense of addressing the deeper issues within the mechanics of production and labor relations. The reality is that significant change requires dismantling the inherent structures of capitalism rather than merely striving for more ethical consumption.

Moving Beyond Consumer Choices

If there is indeed "no ethical consumption under capitalism," does this mean individuals should abandon their efforts to make responsible purchasing decisions? Not necessarily. While individual choices certainly hold value, true systemic change stems from collective action and organized movements that confront the core of inequality and exploitation.