Popular Culture Flashcards

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what is popular

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liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group

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what is culture

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manifestations of human intellectual achievement

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what is popular culture

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the ideas, perspectives, attitudes, images and other phenomena that are within the mainstream of a given culture

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pre world war 2 enterntainment

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until the 1930’s entertainment was created in ones home, with simple things such as reading, cards and the piano.

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what two technologies were developed that changed during war times

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radio and the talking movi

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radio first broadcast in australia

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1924

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radio 1930’s

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by the 1930s almost everyone had a radio

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what did radios create

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a new sense of community as people all over the country could tune into the same program
it even established a common australian accent

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9
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why were radios important

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they were important during the war as they kept the population informed but also helped to keep up the spirits

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what were the main radio programs

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dramas
music
news
quiz shows

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times and radio

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the radio shows playing would be specified to the target audience at the time
ie. middle of the day soap operas for mums

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soap operas

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names as they were sponsored by soap companies, such as lever and kitchen and colgate- palmolive

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13
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popular music at the time war

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swing, jazz and big band styles

largely influence from the us

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14
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the movies war

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the story of ned kelly

considered world first feature film

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movies war

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movies began to have sound but it was very expensive to run. For this reason the Australian film industry found it difficult to compete with the US
the us made 90% movies shows in australia and therefore had a high influence

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fashion war

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during ww2 clothing material was limited as it was needed to make military uniforms
dresses had square shoulders and knee length narrow skirts

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post war fashion

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fashion began to change with them becoming for more feminine

with sloping shoulders, very narrow waists and long spreading skirts

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sport war

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many would go watch football, horse races etc.

it was hugely popular and played a huge role in australian social life

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Americanization

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the influence upon another countries culture by the united states. It’s the impact and effect the united states has upon another country in aspects such as technology, food and popular culture.

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why were we greatly influenced by america

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american troops were stationed in australia during world war 2 which brought upon different views and new ideas for the country. As well as this access to new technology such as tv and radio made it easier to connect to other countries such as the US.

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Music and america

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America had a strong influence on what australians listened to, strongly based on rock and roll. Australian teenagers were infatuated with american idols such as elvis presley that they copied their hairstyles and fashion

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tv/ film and america

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american tv shows dominated what was shown on australian television. America had the most advanced filmmaking technology in the world, making it hard for other countries to compete.

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leisure and america

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what australians began to do in their free time was influenced by america. With american styled dance halls being established around Australia. Dancing to new music especially rock n roll became the perfect way to spend your weekend nights.

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24
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Top 3 music genres america

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black music entering the mainstream
the folk and protest song movement
surf music

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motown

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biggest example of promotion of black music
it gave a voice to minorities in a popular outlet
detroit based motown company- the largest african owned corporation in the US

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protest songs

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played an important role in the fight for equality

-anti war songs became very popular in the 1960s

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surf music

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originated in California
became popular in Australia and played a large role in Australia’s self image
american surfing songs were high on the Australian charts

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28
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folk music

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seekers were Australias own group that rivalled the beatles in the mid 1960s
they were performing all over europe and the usa
however as the hippie movement began to grow they were seen as old fashioned

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hippies

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began as  a movement among young americans in the mid 1960s 
they rejected the conservative and middle class values of their parents and their emphasis on material goods
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features of the hippie movement

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opposition to nuclear weapons and war
embracing aspects of eastern religions
drugs
sexual liberation
peace, love and non violence
a natural way of living
31
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hippies in australia

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anti war, anti establishment and hard new age ideas

first rock festival in 1971

32
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disco

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a beat driven style of popular music that was a form of dance music in the 1970’s
initially ignored by radio
was in underground clubs but eventually reached mainstream media

33
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american punk

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70s, 80s and 90s
often politicised and full of energy beneath a sarcastic, hostile, facade, punk spread as an ideology and an aesthetic approach becoming an archetype of teen rebellion and alienation

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the beatles

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during the 60s was considered the centre of music and fashion
they toured aus in 1964
in adelaide a third of the population formed a crowd
the tour opened the way for rock and pop groups in Australia to reach a wider audience

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the beatles influence

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the beatle cut
teenagers all across australia began to mimic the beatle cut
however, boys caught with the beatle cut could be suspended and even expelled

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popular culture depends on…

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a medium that can create and bring together a mass audience

37
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what played the most significant role in the development of popular culture

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the introduction of the television

38
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when did tv come to australia

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1956

but it didn’t become common till the 60s when it became much more affordable

39
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where did most of tv programming come from

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mostly the united states so the american influence found a way to get into australian homes in a way that had previously not been possible

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sport and tv

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the tv overtook the use of radios. So we see the introduction of sporting events being covered in the tv. This began a process of enormous change in Australian sport. Sport was a great business for tv stations, bringing in a lot of money and being attractive to advertisers.

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tv bringing people together

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all across australia people were able to watch important historical events together that formed our popular culture such as the Melbourne olympic in 1956

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when was colour introduced to tv

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1975

43
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australia’s contribution to sport

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since ww2 sport has maintained its position as a constant of Australian pop culture. Australian derive a sense of national pride from the success of their sport stars. Australians also tend to care about the behaviour in winning and losing of their sport stars.

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major sporting events

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1956 melbourne olympics

2000 sydney olympics

45
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what years were the golden years of australian sport

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the 1950s and 60s, as australian athletes dominated the world in many sports, such as tennis and cricket

46
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melbourne olympics

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1956
first time games were held in the southern hemisphere
broadcasted on television

47
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why was the Australian institute of sport set up

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the AIS was set up post 1976 olympics as our sporting achievements began to fall

48
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sydney olympics

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2000

Cathy Freeman’s 400m Gold medal win (green running suit)

49
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cricket

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Australia dominated the Ashes post world war 2

50
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Football codes

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Rugby union, league and AFl were extremely popular men sports before and after the war. They however, had to bring in new rules to make the game appeal to more people in terms of broadcasting.

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womens sport

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Australian sports women have achieved enormous international success but have never received the same level of media coverage as men’s sports

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Music today australia

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greater than any point in history
acts such as Gotye, 5SOS, Sia and Iggy Azalea have enjoyed large international success
in a world of new technology and attitudes, music can be heard anywhere in an instant

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music 1960s australia

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the easybeats- friday on my mind

seekers- georgia girls

54
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music 1970s australia

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bee gees- stayin alive
helen reddy- ia ma woman
olivia newton john

55
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music 1980s australia

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ac/dc
inxs
midnight oil
men at work
rick springfield
56
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1990/00s music australia

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tina arena

keith urban

57
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film and australia

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australia has contributed through australian actors and actresses who have experienced great success

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1970s aus film

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400 films were produces

Mel Gibson

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1980s aus film

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crocodile dundee
mad max
we start to see more diverse film culture

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1990/00s film

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muriels wedding
the castle
start exploring different cultures and viewpoints- e.g. looking for alibrandi

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today aus film

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the sapphires

the great gatsby

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tv first words spoken

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” Good evening and welcome to television”

spoken on the 16th September 1956

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tv first introduced..

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5 free to air stations

64
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continuity and change in beliefs

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today australia is connected to the rest of the world through the sophisticated communication technology. The difference between the 20th century and now has changed greatly with our culture trying to integrate fairness and equity.

65
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gender equality

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slowly increasing
traditional gender roles still remain, with a significant gender gap still evident
does true gender equality exist?

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multicultural society

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many refugees
migrants post war
markedly different to before the war, where it was mostly european

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indigenous australia

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closing the gap

still a lot of inequalities

68
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environmental concerns

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public awareness

creating an environmentally conscious society