HY 101 Chapter 37: HY Notes 37
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The invention of the transistor in 1948 sparked a revolution in electronics, especially in computers. Computer giant international business machines (ibm) grew tremendously. Aerospace industries grew in the 1950s, in large part due to eisenhower"s sac and to an expanding passenger airline business. In 1956, the number of white-collar (no manual labor) workers exceeded the number of. The majority of clerical and service jobs created after 1950 were filled by women. Women"s new dual role as a worker and a homemaker raised questions about family life and about traditional definitions of gender roles. Feminist betty friedan published in 1963 the feminine mystique, helping to launch the modern women"s movement. The book discussed the widespread unhappiness of women who were housewives. The innovations of the credit card, fast-food, and new forms of recreation highlighted the emerging lifestyle of leisure and affluence. In 1946, there were only 6 tv stations, but there were 146 by 1956.
