1950s Recap. Economy Economic Boom – Full recovery from Depression and WWII – Consumerism New technologies radically change life – Household appliances.

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1950s Recap

Economy Economic Boom – Full recovery from Depression and WWII – Consumerism New technologies radically change life – Household appliances – Auto-culture Material wealth defines success

Society Baby Boom – Returning soldiers, economic prosperity, glorification of women’s role as mother/housewife Conformity was important – Suburbs – Corporate America – Media reinforces stereotypes Rebellion – Teen’s: Rock and Roll – Beat movement (precursor to counterculture/hippie movement of 60s

The Other Side Segregation and Discrimination of minorities Decline of urban areas – Growth of Suburbs – White Flight – Poverty in cities

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