1. Why a separate youth culture developed in 1951 - 64
Boys no longer had to take part in National Service after 1960
Teenagers had more time
Girls didn’t have to help their mothers as much in the house
New labour saving devices
Why a separate youth culture developed in
Post-war baby boom
Changes in technology
10% of the population were teenagers
(5 million)
TV programmes, radio, magazines

2. Teddy Boys (early 1950s)
Emerged after the post-war austerity, the face of the new youth culture.
Their fashion sense was aiming to shock their parents – Edwardian drape coats etc (good at hiding alcohol ad weapons)
Teddygirls adopted the American fashion and wore low cut tops to seem less prissy.
Fascist tendencies.
Formed gangs that tended to be violent, carried weapons and were involved in the racism when West Indian immigrants come to Britain.
However the violence was exaggerated by the media.
Were blamed for rising crime.

3. The Rockers (late 1950s)
Biker subculture – revolving around motorbikes and Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Their cultural legacy came from The Beatles, Bill Haley and Elvis
Their bikes were a symbol for intimidation and masculinity
Motorcyclist companies and general enthusiasts saw them as an embarrassment to the sport.
They would often have violent clashes with mods, especially the seaside riots that took place in Clacton, Margate and Brighton in 1964.

4. The Mods (late 1950s)
Mod Subculture – “appear to have been a group of working class dandies, possibly descended from the devotees of the Italianate style.”
Into coffee bars, modern jazz, scooters, amphetamine pills and ‘pop’ music (R&B)
Overtaken by bohemian/hippie style in the 60’s
Were opposition to the Rockers – Rioting and violence between the two

5. Music

6. Fashion