Social Changes 1950 - 2000 Flashcards
What significant societal changes occurred in the USA from 1950-2000?
Changes included the rise of television, popular music, the internet, emergence of the ‘teenager’, and feminist movements.
Which musical genre became popular in the 1950s?
Rock and roll music, exemplified by artists like Elvis.
How did parents react to Elvis’ music and style?
Parents hated his sensual style, tight trousers, and sneer, while teens loved him.
What type of music was associated with the 1970s?
Disco music, popularized by artists like the Bee Gees and the Jacksons.
What was the societal perception of rock and roll music in the 1950s?
Parents blamed it for teenage anger, lack of respect for law, and an increase in crime.
Which genre of music is associated with aggression and masculinity?
Heavy metal, with bands like Motorhead and Iron Maiden.
What societal issue did rap and hip hop music emerge from?
High unemployment among black Americans.
What technological development occurred in the 1990s?
Growth in the sale of personal computers.
Who founded Microsoft and in what year?
Bill Gates founded Microsoft in 1975.
Who founded Apple Computers and in what year?
Steve Jobs founded Apple Computers in 1976.
What major technological advancement occurred in the 1990s?
The development of the internet.
What gaming consoles became popular in the 1980s?
Nintendo, Sega Mega Drive, Sony Playstation, and Xbox.
Fill in the blank: Near instant communication via _______.
What impact did social networking and games consoles have on lifestyles?
Less active lifestyles and an increase in obesity.
What literary work focuses on teenage rebellion?
Catcher in the Rye.
What is the focus of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’?
Racial inequality.
What trend occurred in cinema due to the rise of television?
Cinema became less popular.
What type of cinema became popular for dates in the 1930s?
Drive-in cinemas.
What term was used by the media to describe drive-in cinemas?
‘Passion pits’.
What is a multiplex cinema?
A cinema with several screens in one building.
Which directors were known for ‘blockbuster’ films in the 1970s?
Steven Spielberg and George Lucas.
What major advancement in home entertainment occurred by 1997?
The first DVD was released.
What was the impact of VCRs in the 1990s?
¾ of households had a VCR, making film rentals a major business.
Fill in the blank: 1950s TV celebrated traditional US _______.
values
