Economy
What was this economy oriented?
Consumer economy!
How were women viewed during this time?
Traditional roles of women as caretakers and housekeepers revived
when women did enter the workforce, males were against it and low wages reflected this ideal
Religion during this time
New churches and synagogues were built, and organized religion began spreading
What things were brought upon with a consumer economy?
The television! Programs included sports, comedies, and news
effect: advertisement promoting material wants and credit cards
“The affluent society” reflected which ideals about society?
Shows the failure of the wealthy society of America to address the need for increased social spending for the common good
What was the Warren commission and what did they do?
Arose after the assassination of JFK and figured out who killed him
this marked the beginning of a loss of credibility in the government
What other forms of entertainment are developed at this time?
Paperback books and rock n roll music
What other books showed this corruption and insanity in society?
A catcher in the rye and catch 22
What is all apart of corporate America?
Conglomerates with diverse holdings began to dominate hotel, transportation, and bank industries
white collar jobs came to be
business attire also came to rise, some people didn’t like it as they argued it was a loss of individuality
Who were the beatniks?
A group of rebellious writers and intellectuals made of the beat generation who advocated for the use of drugs and who are against society standards. They became a model for rebellious youth groups