Youth culture
When and where did modern youth culture start?
In the USA in the 1950's
Why did the USA go to war with Vietnam?
To prevent the spread of communism
How is the Baby Boomer's relationship with technology?
They grew up in a time without mobile phones, computers and internet
What is Generation Y also called?
Millenials or The New Boomers
Why did modern youth culture begin in the USA
TV shows, books and music aimed at younger people were made for the first time
When was the USA engaged in the Vietnam War
1962-1975
When are you born if you belon to the Baby Boomers?
1945-1960
When are you born if you belong to Generation Y?
1980-2000
What does the word counterculture mean?
A reaction to the established culture of older generations
Why did Americans begin to take notice of the Vietnam War?
Many young soldier came home in body bags
Why are Generation X also known as "latch key kids"
The often had a key chain around their neck with a house key
What is the general view on children in the Generation Y era?
It is a child-centric era where the parrents' main focus are on the children
Give an example of a subculture
Hippies, punk etc.
Give an example of how the protest movement agains the Vietnam War expressed themselves.
Demonstrations and protest songs
When are you born if you belong to Generation X?
1960-1980
What is special about Generation Z relationship to technology compared to other generations?
They are digital natives and can't remember a time without internet, social media or smart phones.