page 2 Flashcards
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playboy in 50s
In the 1950s, Playboy magazine was important because it challenged social and sexual norms, and redefined masculinity.
was a radical and scandalous idea.
societal changes
The 1950s in the United States were marked by social changes in marriage, family life, sexuality, and consumerism.
The marriage rate was at an all-time high, and couples were getting married younger
The “American dream” of homeownership and suburbanization became a reality for many
TV / advertising
1950s TV advertising was characterized by a wide variety of products, celebrity endorsements, and animated figures. Advertisers also used repetition and psychological research to influence consumers.
teenagers / rock n roll
Elvis Presley - vulgar and suggestive
fear of children falling in love with other race
Seeking to distance themselves from the culture of their parents, teenagers turned to rock and roll music and youth-oriented television programs and movies
the beat movement
The Beat Generation was a literary and cultural movement that began in the 1940s in New York City. The movement was characterized by a rejection of mainstream culture and a celebration of free expression and experimentation.
the automobile
cars seen as a symbol of freedom, prosperity, and personal identity. symbol of American life. DRIVE IN EVERYTHING. highway system
the cold war/ automatic age
The Atomic Age and the Cold War were both periods in history marked by the threat of nuclear war and the development of nuclear weapons.
sputnik
Sputnik was a series of satellites launched by the Soviet Union, with the first being Sputnik 1 in 1957. Sputnik 1 was the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth. The launch of Sputnik 1 marked the beginning of the Space Age and the start of the Cold War’s “Space Race”.
