Youth Culture Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
In 1960 ___% of the population were under 24
A
In 1960 45% of the population were under 24
2
Q
Increased wealth
A
Companies responded to increase teenage wealth with new products. In 1957 the average teen had around $15 to spend, compared to around $1.50 in the 40s
3
Q
Influence of films
A
Eg James Dean - ‘Rebel Without a Cause’
4
Q
Rock and Roll Music
A
Kids began to listen to their own music, not their parents. Elvis Presley was very popular, but parents hated him
5
Q
Television
A
TV opened teens up to a new world and made them realise that they were their own people, and didn’t have to follow the same paths as their parents
