Youth Culture Flashcards
1
Q
In 1950 what % of the population was under 24?
A
41%
2
Q
How much money on average did young people have to spend per week?
A
$10-15
3
Q
How much was the teen market worth by 1950?
A
$10 billion
4
Q
How much was the teenage market worth by 1959?
A
$25 billion
5
Q
Give an example of a film aimed at the youth?
A
Dean’s Rebel Without a Cause
6
Q
What did Rock n Roll create within society?
A
A generation gap
7
Q
Which movement emerged in the 70’s?
A
Hippie movement
8
Q
What did the Hippie’s want?
A
Wanted to be outside of established society, promoted love not war