PPT-Postwar America Popular Culture of the 1950s

The New Mass Media The Rise of Television Popularity During WWII televisions became affordable Television news became an important vehicle for info Athletic events gradually made collegiate and professional sports a prominent form of entertainment. Introduction to Women. ’. s Studies. Robert Wonser. Gender and the Media. According to the . reflection hypothesis . the media only give the public what it expects, wants, or demands. . In other words, the media content mirrors the behaviors and relationships, and values and norms most prevalent in society.. C4K4. Objectives. 1) Threat to Folk Culture.. 2) Environmental Impact of Popular Culture. How . MDC’s. threaten LCD’s Culture. Rise in incomes = rise in demand of. Western products. . Loss of Traditional Values: may turn away from traditional material culture of food, clothing, and shelter. Why?. Fall 2013. PH 321. Dr. David Lavery. Survey of Popular Culture. Survey of Popular Culture. Survey of Popular Culture. Boorstin’s Epigraphs. Technology . . . the knack of so arranging the world that we don’t have to experience it.—Max Frisch. – context lesson. Objectives:. To . identify. the changing reception of the play, . considering. why perceptions have changed over time.. To . explore. an area of context in depth.. To . create. Fall 2013. PH 321. Dr. David Lavery. Survey of Popular Culture. Daniel Chandler’s Semiotics for Beginners. Watch short videos on semiotics from YouTube.. Survey of Popular Culture. Semiotics. Daniel Chandler’s Definition: . Classic 1950s makeup – natural base, red lips, strong brows, upper eye liner and mascara, with soft grey-blue shadow taken out to the sides.. The classic 1950s makeup look was strong, chic and elegant.. The end of WWII led to an era of wealth & spending in the 1950s:. The war stimulated the economy & ended the Great Depression. High wages, service pay for soldiers, & war bond investments gave Americans money to spend. How does social/historical/cultural context inform the . values. , . choices. and . limitations. of characters in . All About Eve. ?. The 1950s. Conservatism. , . complacency. , and . contentment. OR. Mass Media, Music and Entertainment Both Deny AND Reflect the Realities of the 1950s. Mass Media Emerges. A new era of mass media led by television emerged in the 1950s. In 1948, only 9% of homes had T.V. Politics of the Roaring Twenties. Summary. The United States seeks postwar normality and isolation. The standard of living soars amid labor unrest, immigration quotas, and the scandals of the Harding administration.. . Read pg. 108 in book. Culture and Customs. People living in other locations often have extremely different social customs. . Geographers ask why such differences exist and how social customs are related to the cultural landscape.. Bell Ringer. The Nifty Fifties!. Living in a “Beaver Cleaver” World. Marriage rates soared, marriage ages dropped, and divorce rates. The end of WWII led to a surge in the U.S. population, known as the “baby boom” (1946-1964). Bell Ringer. The Nifty Fifties!. Living in a “Beaver Cleaver” World. Marriage rates soared, marriage ages dropped, and divorce rates. The end of WWII led to a surge in the U.S. population, known as the “baby boom” (1946-1964). . (Tuesday, April 25. th. ). The Americans. , Chapter 19, “. ttt. ”…p. 632-663. 1950s . terms. reading. NOTES (PPT slides). History Alive!. . Ch. 41 (p. 532-547) Peace, Prosperity, and Progress.