Life During the New Deal Global Studies 10 Riddlebarger
New Roles for Women & African-Americans New Deal brings great changes in American life & society. Old ways give way to new Brings hope to blacks and woman for expanded role in society.
Women in the New Deal Frances Perkins- 1st female cabinet member (Labor Secretary) Eleanor Roosevelt plays big role in administration Problems still to overcome: unequal pay for same jobs, fewer opportunities. Roosevelt Perkins
African-Americans in the New Deal FDR breaks new ground on appointing blacks. “Black Cabinet”- unofficial advisors to FDR Eleanor Roosevelt champions civil rights. New Deal did not address civil rights within society. Southern Democrats hamper FDR attempts to bring further changes.
Telling the Story of the New Deal Artists show interests in social problems and activism. Harlem
Dorothea Lange
Popular Entertainment in the 1930’s Despite hard times, Americans still found the means to attend movies Radio also continued to grow in popularity in 1930’s
Movies/ Radio Plays an important role in American politics. Most movies of 1930’s steer clear of reminders of hard times Musicals, comedy 1st animation (Snow White), color (Wizard of Oz) and blockbuster (Gone With the Wind) Plays an important role in American politics. The War of the Worlds Growth of Jazz Swing music sweeps country in 30’s
Sports 1920’s seen as Golden Age in sports. Attendance suffers in 30’s but not interest. Baseball (DiMaggio), Boxing (Louis) Babe Didrikson http://www.cmgww.com/sports/louis/photo1.htm