HIST 260 Lecture Notes - Hugh Hefner, Medicalization, High Culture
12 Oct 2012
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Purges, self-censorship in labour, leftists, eg. ccf, gays. Politicization of the personal (books, films, public spaces) By 1955, thousands are serving in korea. Female homosexuals were not considered a security risk as much as men. Canada is becoming increasingly under control of the united states. This activity during the 50s is part of rising consciousness that perhaps these authorities can"t be trusted: as the decade progresses, women start to lose their trust. Thalidomide: given to women, leads to birth defects. Gladys strum was the only female mp from 1945-49: ccf. In 1957, she was the minister of the following departments: 1957 minister of state, 1958 citizenship and immigration, 1962-63 postmaster general. Homes in the suburbs were popular (1954 cmhc) In urban areas, women sat on the steps, while kids played on the streets causing trouble: eventually, urban cores become ghettos. In suburban areas, kids caused trouble in the yard. We see a lot of public concern with female workers.
