Youth and Counter Culture Flashcards
What helped youth culture to grow in the 1960’s? (2 ways)
Increased living standards, more money for teens
Why did youth cultures create generational divides?
They questioned traditional morals which older generations disliked
What 2 youth cultures were prominent in the 1960’s?
Skinheads Hippies
What did the Skinheads do?
Listen to reggae music
What did the Hippies do?
Emphasise living with love and peace and environmentalism
How was British culture significant in the world for music?
The Beatles were a massive band who changed music forever
How was British Culture significant in the world of fashion?
Designers such as Mary Quant were prominent London was briefly the fashion capital for the world
What was a popular fashion trend for dresses in this era?
Paper Dresses
What is significant about this dress trend?
Promoted environmentalism
What were ‘happenings’?
Events where young people gathered to listen to experimental music and dress in hand-made clothes
How did Wilson treat the Vietnam War?
He had to support it
Why did Wilson have to support the Vietnam War?
American loans were upholding the whole British Welfare State
How did the Labour Party see Wilson supporting the Vietnam War?
They felt he should support the growing anti-war movement
What was significant about young people protesting against the Vietnam War?
They were very violent especially towards politicians
What is an example of Anti-war protestors being violent?
Harold Wilson’s car was damaged heavily while he was in it once
