Social Shifts in the 1950s
In the 1950s, people started to spend more money, and the baby boom led to the largest generation in U.S. history. Suburbs became more popular as people moved out of the cities. During this time, the ideal woman’s only job was being a housewife. The ideal man was the boss of the house and provider of income. This was a time when things seemed to be picture perfect, but it was actually not a reality. The Beat Movement developed during the 1950s. The Beat Movement were people that rejected suburbs, consumer goods, and regular jobs.
Social Shifts in the 1960s
In the 1960s, many movements rose to prominence in America. These movements included the civil rights movement, the student movement, the anti-Vietnam War movement, the women’s movement, the gay rights movement, and the environmental movement. Each of these movements influenced government policy, as well as changing how American live today. However, initially a majority of Americans disapproved of each of these social changes. Despite the controversy, all of the protest movements of the 1960s captured public attention and raised questions that were important to the nation.
Poetry: 1950's and 1960's 