There were various cultural developments during the 1950’s with the introduction of new music in different genres that included singers of multiple races, clothes and new kinds of entertainment such as sitcoms. A majority of these changes applied to the teenagers of the time who would be impacted by this social revolution.
Although teenagers during the fifties maintained traditional beliefs according to conformity, following the societally accepted lifestyle that was in place, a majority of them were considered to be rebellious due to their attitudes of independence and the culture they were surrounded by
Teenagers during the fifties were surrounded by a different culture contrasting with those from the past that exposed them to new ideas and thoughts. Many adolescents strive to expand and explore their independence which wasn’t always viewed in a positive regard by the parents who perceived this to be acts of defiance.
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This article of clothing caused much controversy amongst the public in regards to how appropriate it is to wear to schools. Many adults considered these jeans to symbolize juvenile delinquency and associated it with “stealing gas, slashing tires, and assaulting strangers.” (editorial in The Portsmouth Herald, 1957). Although they were viewed in a negative connotation, most thought it was acceptable for boys to wear them while the restriction mainly applied to girls because it wasn’t “ladylike” and invites familiarity that comes along with sex delinquency. A majority of the girls rebelled against this societal limitation and continued wearing jeans even in front of the juvenile court judge. Blue Jeans or also known as Levi jeans overall were correlated with criminal activities. However, the perceptions of the adults regarding these jeans didn't seem to impact the teenagers’ decisions as they continued to express their