Culture In The 1960's

England in the 1960’s was a changing point for their culture. This time was known as the Swinging Sixties. The country transformed from a conservative environment into a place full of freedom with hope and promise. The nation had just moved past the second world war, and now the youth culture was beginning to freely express themselves. Adults in tis time fought during their youth and wanted the youth to enjoy their time. One of the biggest aspects of the sixties in England was the music. Music was a hug part of the culture and where it would go from there. Rock and Roll was gaining popularity, but it blossomed when the sixties came into the picture. This was known as the “British Invasion”. Music began influencing the youth with their actions
These were beneficial to the advancement of the British culture during the sixties. The mini skirt, for example, was a new change in the social culture. These were set to be more free for woman and eventually these skirts had psychedelic prints on the fabric to flow with the hippie movement. At this time, an increase employment and income allowed people to enjoy more leisure activities and items. Color television was brought to the market. In addition to the television, transistor radios allowed people to listen to music. The youth were able to use these radios to listen to music on the go. Advances in the kitchen, such as the microwave, allowed woman to cook faster. There were lots of advances that allowed people enjoy their time more easily and readily. Music was a big aspect in this time period and with some of the advances they were able to listen.
It was remembered for the fashion, music, and iconic moments of history. Neil Armstrong landing on the moon was a huge moment in history, and shortly after came the assassination of John F. Kennedy. Other significant events in the sixties were; the building of the berlin Wall in 1961, The Beatles recording their first single in 1962, the civil rights movement starting in 1963, and England winning their only world cup trophy in 1966. Some famous films during this era were Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, and Psycho. People have expressed that if they could go back to an era, it would be the sixties. They also stated that despite technological advances in the 2,000’s, they had better living standards in the sixties. Economics are always a big part of every era of time. After the war, Britain had an era of optimism. Homes during the sixties cost an average of £2,500-£3,300. There was an average wage salary of £15-£18 during the mid sixties in England. The economy was growing which meant that living standards were increasing and people were able to afford more. Teenagers had more spendable money to use on goods such as