Pop Culture & Psychology
1950's
Q's to keep in mind.
How was the role of women in society in transition during post-war period?
-Women worked a lot more in factories that produced goods to fight the war
Describe the ideal woman according to Hollywood.
-Curvy, beautiful hair, cooks and cleans
What contrasting media images of femininity did the public receive during the post-war era?
-They were shown as hard workers that helped the war.
How might these images have affected Holden's, or any teenage boy's, perception of romantic interests?
-They might see women as a more wife material who will help out around the house
List the following popular or "best of" items from 1951:
-Barbies, Play-Doh, Mr. Potato Head
What kind of music were most people listening to?
-Swing, Jazz, and big band music
Who and what were they seeing in the movies?
-Godzilla,The Day the Earth Stood Still, Different Day. Top actors:John Wayne, Grace Kelly
How was psychiatry viewed within mainstream America in the early 1950's? Is this different from today?
- Spike in the amount of mental patients in the 50's. It was seen as a problem amongst civilians and people in the service. Now people are treated in humane ways compared to people being tortured in the 50's
1950's Mcdonalds menu
50's cars
50's fashion
Cool Facts
- Gas cost 20 cents
- Color Television Introduced
- 1954 segregation becomes illegal
- 1955 Disneyland opens in California
- 1950 Charlie Brown is born
- First modern credit card introduced