Changes In Popular Culture Flashcards
Describe increased car ownership.
> in 1945 25 million owned a car, in 1960 this was 60 million
> in the 1950s the number of two-car families doubled
- Pontiac was a popular model
> helped to expand and open up the suburbs of cities and towns
- opened up the countryside, allowing Americans to explore their country
> in 1955 Disneyland opened and 40% of its visitors came from out of California by car
> 1956 interstate highways act built 41,000 miles of new highways
What were the developments in cinema?
> drive-ins
> 1st Multiplex 1963
> anti-heroes
> method actors
> block-busters
> special effects
> cult-followings
> VCRs and DVDs
Describe the development of television.
> 1946 7000 owned a television, in 1960 this was 50 million
> tv personalities had become household names
> 1950s and 60s Western genre
> the 1980s soap operas took centre stage, such as :
- Beverly Hills 90210
> chat shows became very popular, such as Oprah Winfrey 1986-2011
Describe the development of technology.
> > helped to cause massive growth in the use and sale of computers
> 1975 Bill Gates set up Microsoft
1985 launched Microsoft word
> 1976 Steve Jobs started Apple Computer Inc. and soon created the Macintosh computer
> late 1990s saw the development and growth of the Internet
What were the effects of growth of technology on America?
> since the 1980s the development of computer-generated games has had a large impact on the lives of the younger generation
- concerns of low activity levels and unhealthy lifestyles
> the development of E-mail, social networks and discussion forums has increased global communication and helped transform american society
What were the effects of the growth of television?
> by the 1960s they were owned by 50million, had become a household item and so an important form of media
> saw the development of television advertisement which had a great impact on consumerism in America
> became a key part of american culture, though perhaps homogenised it somewhat
What were the effects of the growth of cinema?
> the 1950s and 60s anti-heroes influenced the youth and development of rebellious teenagers
> highly paid movie stars became household names and developed cult following
- another form of advertisement
> became a leisure activity
- VCRs and DVDs
