Life in the 1920s and 1950s While some similarities were noticeable between the 1920s and the 1950s, the differences were striking. The 1920s was known as the beginning of modern America. The 1950s was known for its lucrative prosperity and anxiety. Both eras’ were similar in their economics. They differed in politics and society.
The 1960s and 1980s had many similarities and differences regarding music. Both decades enjoyed music and it reflected in their everyday
The 1960s were a time of revolution and a time of civil rights, movements were being held left to right by very influential political and union leaders. During the 60s there was spectacular change but not all was good. It also kept the nation from turning on each other. Rebellions, wars and threats of nuclear warfare were in the voices of everyone. This was a time of racial and sexual identity.
Those who grew up during the 1950s experienced one of the most influential decades in American history. After World War II, the 50’s was a calm and peaceful era and the society had no worries because the economy was rising which made it easier for people to be involved in the workforce. This was the decade that started rock and roll music, the introduction of the television, and transistor radios. The greatest long-term impact was the rise of rock and roll music. Rock and roll music allowed people to escape the seriousness of reality and get loose.
The 1950s was a decade of economic growth. There was a boom in babies being born due to families being more stable. The 1960s is commonly portrayed as the more chaotic decade because of the Civil rights movement's strong steps toward their goals. Whilst I agree that for many the 50s was a great decade I disagree with the idea of the 1950s being more prosperous and being more unified because for everyone that was not the case. The 1950s created the blueprint for the 60s to be a decade of revolution.
The 1970’s was a time when people were going insane for answers, help in realizing America was going downhill. At the time of the social upheaval in America many things were occurring. Many of their leaders that was possibly giving them answers the strength to keep fighting, like Malcolm x, Martin Luther King, John F. Kennedy and others started passing away. Also, alcohol was a huge issue at the time, everyone was over drinking, overusing rugs, no one had money and everything became expensive. Then abortion became a huge issue on to if women had rights to their own body, and pornography was becoming an issue.
The 1950s were remembered as a time of good life and peace. At the beginning of the 1950s, there were mainly white families living in the suburbs, and they didn't have to worry about the cost of houses or the money they needed to pay the government. However, as the 1950s progressed, there were starting to be problems in the world. Those problems surrounded the suburbs and family life and issues for the people. The 1950s does not deserve its reputation as a time of peaceful conformity.
Over the years, I’ve come across many posts and articles about going back to the 1950s or lists about the reasons why the 1950s were the best time to live. Yes, let’s go back to “good old days” of racism and sexism! What’s so positive about that and all of the propaganda and repression that went on during those years? There’s nothing wrong with these feelings of nostalgia, but it does become a problem when it’s based on a false or incomplete narrative. It’s alright to long for that small town suburb feel of mom and pop shops that Walmart and Target replaced and diners with their jukeboxes and milkshakes.
The 1960s was a decade that was successful but yet impacted the world in a negative way, but also led to many setbacks we still have going on today. The 1960’s was the height of the Vietnam War and a time when equality did not exist for all. There was the women's rights movement that was inspired by the Civil Rights Act. There were protests and movements for equality throughout the United States. Whether it was with women being treated unfairly or unequally or African Americans being called ‘animals’.
The stormy sixties was a time for transformation. All of the changes happened because of the new generation taking over. The new generation is also taking over now in 2018 as kids show their control by organizing marches such as the “March for Our Lives” for gun control. Children are very commanding and influential, and they do not and will not ever abandon their own country. Children were very important to the changes that occurred during the 1960’s
The 1960’s was an era of time that can be defined by change and milestones. From the Civil Rights protests to the assassination of a beloved leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, many lives were greatly affected. In America, the 1960’s ended on a good note when the United States won the Space Race. However, in the beginning of the 1960’s, people were being stoned for trying to fight for their basic rights.
2 It is essential to go back to the fifties to be able to understand the sixties historically and sociologically. The fifties brought relief since the Depression and war were over, and now “science was mobilized by industry, and capital was channeled by government as never before.” 3 This new affluence gave the United States the ability to create suburbia and conform to moving in. This affected the sixties because conformity resulted in people rebelling.
The 1960’s were a good time in America because it did shape our generation to be where it is today. Even though there were good aspects that came with it, bad aspects still had to follow. The 1960s was the year of getting to know yourself, self acceptance, self righteousness, and self indulgence. During this time there was a lot of violence going on because people wanted to fight for what they believed in. The rights in the constitution that were being promised to the people were never being upheld.
The 60s was a dramatic and eventful decade for the U.S., people were flying in space, hippies on acid spoke of world peace, the death of an amazing leader, and police brutality in almost every city in the nation. It was a time where the youth of the nation stood up, and said "We've had enough". For once the people in Washington were going to listen to what the American people wanted. The biggest social injustice during the 60s was the segregation and inequality of African Americans. Once people gained the courage to protest this, there was two distuigh gropus protesting the same cause.
The 1960’s proved to be an era of protest, and change. Not only where people fight for causes close to their heart but they also stood in solidarity for their neighbor. There was a spirit of community and helping stand against injustice. No one fact was greater than the other, they all contributed to the greater
