pop culture Flashcards
why was Australia known as the lucky country
due to the success of the 1950s
- population increase
- baby boomers generation
what type of era was the 1950s
- conservative
- unwilling to accept change era
where did most Australians live?
in the spreading suburbs of major cities
Australia needed a government that could provide:
- employment and economic growth
- affordable housing
- national security
why was cheap housing possible:
fibro
what is fibro
cement sheeting
government solutions to housing shortage
- prefabricated and mass produced houses (dropped)
- building high rise blocks of flats
- build suburbs on fringes of cities
what was the problem with fringes
- lack or facilities -shopping centers, transport, sewerage
what was the greatest symbol of prosperity
ownership of a motor car
what was the Holden?
Australia’s own car
how did the spread of the motorcar affect people
- housing locations didn’t matter as people didn’t rely on public transport
what year did tv come to Australia
1956
what kind of changes did tv bring?
TV brought cultural changes
provided Australia with a diet of american culture
what music style hit Australia in the 50s
rock n roll
what kind of audience did rock n roll target
teenagers
what did rock n roll encourage
scandalous behavior
rebellious teenagers
clothing changes
how did older people feel about rock n roll
worried parents
attitudes offended older generations
saw rock n roll as a sign of juvenile delinquency
what were bodgies and widgies
rebellious teenagers who roamed the streets on motorcycles
who was Elvis
performed “black music”
gained international attention
rock n roll star
who was johnny o keefe
local Australian Rock n roll idol
launched first teenage music program- six o’clock rock in 1959
what country’s influences dominated Australia
America
what film genres became popular
sci fi and fantasy
who was marlon Brando
started in film the wild one where he was featured wearing ripped jeans and leather jacket
1953
who was James dean
stared in rebel without a cause in 1955
what did marlon Brando and James dean inspire
generation of young men to emulate their attitude and style- rebellious
slicked hair, leather, jeans,
where did the fashion in the 50s come from
Hollywood
what was some things associated with the 1950s
smoking cause of cancer vaccinations and antibiotics high living standard population increase modern electrical appliances cars TV out and about
what did modern technologies symbolize
post war affluence
what was hire purchase finance
paying for goods on regular installments
able to use the good after first payment
when was the Holden launched
November 1948
when did QANTAS begin it’s around the world service
1958
when was the railway from syd to melb standardized
1962
what did Marylyn Monroe influence
a style consisting of tight waisted skirt
