Suburban living Flashcards
Which social class did suburban living impact positively the most?
Middle-class
Why were suburban homes affordable?
Due to an economic and building boom
Who usually worked in suburban households?
Men
What were women expected to do in suburban households?
Stay at home and look after the house and children
What was childcare like in suburban areas?
Expensive but satisfactory
What social impact did working have on women who lived in suburbs?
They were often excluded from friendship groups by those who didn’t work
Why would housewives be excluded from friendship groups?
If they didn’t conform to demands of the group or to social expectations
What labour-saving devices did most housewives have?
Washing-machines and vacuum cleaners
Where was the lifestyle advertised?
Billboards, magazines, and television (e.g. ‘I Love Lucy’)
How was suburban living presented to be linked to the American Dream?
Aspired lifestyle to the American Dream of any American women of any race
How did suburban living affect people in inner cities?
As people who lived in inner cities couldn’t move as they were poor, they became locked in a downwards spiral of poverty.
What impact did suburban living have on rural communities?
Little impact until large shopping centers were developed
When and where was the first large mall built?
1954 in Detroit
