Artem Te. Dr. Plane APUSH 11 April 2024. To what extent did the “Affluent Society” of the 1950s mark a return to traditional ideas about race, gender, family, and “freedom”? The concept of the “Affluent Society” in the 1950s marked a time period of extravagant economic growth and prosperity, as well as an insurgence of traditional ideas on race, gender, family, and the overall definition of freedom.
Question: Why was there such a reluctance to depict dysfunction in American family life during the fir first 30 years of television? The focus was almost always on a Utopian version of society. Question: Douglas argues the sustained bachelorhood was equated with latent homosexuality. However, he does not reference any research. What evidence exists to support this contention?
Yes, I do agree with the article because in my opinion the 60s ideal family was a historical anomaly. Even studying U.S. history on its own reveals the vast majority of families had two working parents. While only one might work outside the home, the other still worked to contribute to the family income or at least lessen the family expenses. I believe the decline in the traditional family is the result, at least in part, by a lack of earnings and increased levels of consumption. Many families need dual-incomes so they can provide for their family.
The 1950s in the US saw significant changes politically, socially, culturally, and economically due to the "economic boom". Politically, the 1950s were marked by the beginning of the Cold War, which led to increased government spending on military and defense. The era was also characterized by a wave of conservative sentiment, reflected in the election of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and the rise of suburbanization. Socially, the 1950s saw a rise in consumerism and a growing middle class, leading to a proliferation of new consumer goods and the development of a more materialistic culture.
‘Ahhh, the good ol’ days.’ When people hear this, they think back to a time when they remember happiness in the 1950’s. However, people tend to only remember the happiness that the media portrayed and not the negative aspects of this time period. Looking at texts, and comparing them to the television shows from this time period shows that the media is an unreliable portrayal of the majority of family living and gender roles from this time period. The families in the televisions shows are conformists; a happy suburban home, a father who works, a mother who stays at home, and the three children who rely on their parents.
Born into a working class family in 1920, I have seen many struggles. Family and God has always been important to me and how I was raised. Raised to work hard, love your family, and worship with the Lord to be thankful for what we have. The political, economic and social changes in this country from 1920 till 1950 affected our day to day living. The politics from 1920 to 1950 changed dramatically from governing the family with prohibition to assisting poor families, to security polices for protection.
The 50s’ were a time of affluence if there ever was one in the United States, everything seemed to get larger, the American family, the towns they lived in, the malls the shopped in and the highways they rode in. America was prospering and as a result of this prosperity the American middle class grew not only in size but in wealth as well. This generation could afford to buy sprawling homes in the suburbs and fill them with kids in a way that their parents never could, this affluence enabled women to stay home and take care of their children and their homes and so the nuclear family was born. This family dynamic was cemented into place by the media, that created an image of the perfect post-war family that was content with its suburban lifestyle
Modern Australian families are breaking away from sole provider roles and looking to find businesses and opportunities that will give them total work life balance and financial security for a growing family. And it is no surprise that franchising is at the top of the list. Research shows that more and more families are rejecting the “single income ” role and “weekend parent” personas. Choosing business ventures such as small business, consulting roles and entrepreneurship to break away from rigid employment models. Opting instead to spend time with their families as they choose to, not as dictated by an employer.
Despite the truths of the housewife lifestyle presented by 1950s media, popular culture failed to acknowledge the rarity of housewives, the reasons women were forced into that role, and the reality that women of color were too busy fighting for their rights to stay at home. The suburban sitcoms of the 1950s
In the 1950’s the concept of achieving the “American Dream” was what the majority of the United States was aiming for. This dream was that “life should be richer and better and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement,” (Epic of America). For many this meant owning a home, having a car, and raising a family; the white picket fence idea. Although the idea was for everybody to be happy, it really only was achievable for white men. The women and non-white citizens did not have an equal opportunity to live the american dream.
During the Great depression, America’s economy crumbled causing money to be worthless, many to go years without jobs and unable to support their families, and many to become homeless and have to live in hard conditions because of the lack of resources and money, as well known, it was one of the hardest times in American history. As America healed from The Great Depression, and with the economy starting to stabilize again, the US started facing its new challenge of shaping social values and conflicts throughout the society. When looking back at the 1950’s, the first image that comes to mind is the “American dream” and “ideal family life” which was constantly pounded into people’s minds through advertisement and media. Throughout the articles,
The suburban lifestyle, which was focused on family, community, and stability, became a symbol of the American Dream. This new lifestyle was widely celebrated in popular culture, and became an ideal that many Americans sought to emulate. The suburbs also became a place for women to pursue a more traditional role as homemakers, which helped to reinforce gender norms and reinforce the idea of a "traditional" family
However, the 1960s was a time of great social change and the dominant popular culture of the era acted as both a catalyst and a subject for the kinds of stories being beamed into people’s living rooms. So, as single women became an economic
Murder, Money, and mayhem this was Miami’s culture in the 70s. An interesting era in Miami, an era of growth, an era of development, an era of drugs and an abundant of violence. The 70s were iconic, without this era Miami wouldn’t be Miami. The Ochoas, Escobars, Mejias might as well be deemed the creators of the Miami we know today. They fueled the industry that would fund metropolitan vacation spot that Miami is today.
Table of Contents Introduction 1 The family within society 1.1Historical context 1.1.1 Post- war era in the USA 1.1.2 Initiation of consumerism 1.1.3 Position of woman/man within society 1.2 Nuclear family 1.3 The youth culture 1.4 Educational institutions in 1950 2 The Relationships 2.1 Father- son relationship 2.2 Mother- son relationship 2.3 Holden- siblings’ relationship 2.4
