1950's Context Flashcards
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Post-War Conservatism
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Society valued traditional gender roles and strict moral codes.
2
Q
Fashion as Status & Identity
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Clothing reflected social class, femininity, and respectability.
2
Q
Patriarchy & Gender Expectations
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Women were expected to be homemakers, and defying this was seen as scandalous.
2
Q
Small-Town Mentality
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Rural communities were often insular, resistant to change, and driven by gossip.
