1980's

Question 1

President Reagan

Answer 1

Prez Jan. 20, 1981-Jan. 20, 1989

Believed promiscuity had become “stylish”

Question 2

The Reagan Years are known for…

Answer 2

Recession ended, inflation controlled, reduced taxes Americans became hopeful of creating money again Television talk show was created, much of the new music showed this openness; heavy metal rock groups sang about sex and drugs

Question 3

Culture of the 80’s?

Answer 3

• Popular culture became more conservative reflecting the conservative politics
• Madonna
• MTV began in 1981
• Michael Jackson’s “thriller” video
• Calvin Klein underwear ads

Question 4

What was the Post Sexual Revolution?

Answer 4

By the beginning of the 80’s: 50% of all American girls had sexual intercourse by age 17
Birth control pill created in 1960’s: For men, the pill makes sex relatively cost-free. Women can be liberated pill lowers the risk of accidental fatherhood and unwanted marriage

Question 5

Aids Epidemic

Answer 5

1981-started
June 5, 1981-CDC published article about rare lung infection
1983-Aids hotline established
1985-first blood test to detect HIV
Hit Santa Cruz & UCSC campus in early 80’s

Question 6

Who is Sandra Day O’Conner?

Answer 6

1981: first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court

Question 7

Who is Sally Ride?

Answer 7

1983: first woman in space

Question 8

Oprah Winfrey

Answer 8

1986: Oprah Winfrey show broadcasted

Question 9

Tv & movies?

Answer 9

CNN was established in 1980 TV show “Dynasty” debuts in 1981 E.T. released in 1982 Bill Cosby show debuts in 1984
Back to the future

Question 10

Musical influences/themes?

Answer 10

Emergence of “dance music”: Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Madonna
Rock was still heavy influence

Question 11

What was Michael Jackson known for?

Answer 11

Hip thrust movement

Fashion: white glove, red jacket, tight pants

Question 12

Mid to late 80’s

Answer 12

becomes less conservative

Question 13

Clothing styles of the 80’s?

Answer 13

Commended for creativity
High waistlines for both men and women were popular
Shoulder pads, mini skirts, leg warmers, huge earrings, fingerless gloves and members only jackets for women
Athletic shoes, Levi’s and Wranglers, & turtlenecks,

Question 14

Madonna’s influence in the 80’s?

Answer 14

Prominent culture symbol: Her music and image were shown in a new, sexualized way
Performed “Like a Virgin” for the first ever MTV awards in 1984
Teen girls began to adopt her “bad girl” and unashamed attitude, sexualized appearance
Influence on media: Paved the way for freedom and empowerment