EN286 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Judy Blume, Peer Group, Sexual Revolution
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During the 1950s, teenagers were first seen as distinct characteristic. After wwii, the us, there was post-wwii american wealth o. It stimulates the economy, big impact on the youth culture. Compulsory education - the young people were taken out of the workforce and spend longer times in schools, independent stage. Schools were seen as the main job of teenagers in 1950s. 1950s, most american have televisions - it brought a global perspective for young people. Instead of interacting with people locally, they watch televisions, it was a massive force in bringing young people in a international view. The 45 record - a small record with one song on it. People listen to music on demands - rather than listening to on the radio and television (they had to wait) It was the mp3 player of the time. The above helps to create the creation of mass media.
