The 1950’s were a restless time. People were moving in the U.S from the cities to the suburbs‚ entertainment was becoming more and more popular‚ civil rights and arts movements were growing‚ and science and technology was becoming more advanced. One of the many books and movies that help to depict the social continuity of the decade was the movie “The Sandlot”. “The Sandlot”‚ though also a very enjoyable and funny movie‚ showed many of these aspects of the 1950’s. From suburbia to sexism‚ the movie
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The NBA of the 70’s greatly differs from what our expectations of today’s league‚ especially when evaluating the background in which the players came from. Recent statistics show that more than 90% of 70’s NBA players came from urban areas‚ but when compared to today’s league only about 34% of black players come from families in financial situations (Keating). The question that needs to be asked when observing these statistics is what happened to the league or basketball in general that subsequently
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MEDIA IN THE 1960’s The role and effect of advertising and propaganda in the 1960’s: ‘Advertising is a form of communication used to persuade an audience (viewers‚ readers or listeners) to take some action with respect to products‚ ideas‚ or services…and generate awareness quickly.’ Advertising is a main element of the marketing community and consists of various types such as display‚ public service‚ digital‚ physical‚ and media advertising. ‘Propaganda is a form of communication that
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Working Title The thunderbird was the lamborghini of its time. Thunderbirds were big and successful and were very popular in the 60’s. They also‚ the thunderbirds were known as a good mixed car but also a big fast sports car. The Thunderbirds were a huge car in the 60’s‚ because they weren’t just a nice car‚ it also wasn’t a very expensive car to purchase. In addition it was also a way for other car companies to want to build their cars‚ and set the trend for other companies. The 4th generation
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Rock of the 80’s I’m in love with music. Everything about music is an attraction in my eyes or from my point of view. The emotional effect it has on the human mind is astonishing. For me personally‚ music has been the backbone to my very existence. The rhythms‚ harmonies‚ and melodies create such an authentic sound. Of all the music I’ve ever heard‚ there was one genre that caught my attention. The music was Rock N’ Roll. And not just any old Rock N’ Roll‚ but rock from the 80’s. On January
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Movies in the 1930 ’s Gangster films and musicals came from Broadway in the 1930 ’s. These two new genres symbolized the impression that Hollywood had on national culture during the great depression. Some musicals like gold diggers were not just made to be enjoyed but intended to go against the economic depression. It did just that by showing the spirit of optimism and cooperation. Gangster film such as "Public Enemies"(1931) and "Scar face"(1932) dramatized violence. Violence in those films were
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The 1930’s was a really hard time for many people; it was considered the Great Depression. But for radio it was the Golden Age. The radio was a great diversion from the terrible economy. Not only was radio a great source of entertainment‚ but it also provided relief from the depression and connected the home front with the war. There were many different “shows” broadcasted on the radio‚ there was a vast category of genres‚ such as drama (soap operas)‚ action/adventure‚ and comedies. It wasn’t just
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In the 1920’s blue’s classic Ain’t no tellin’‚ blues artist Mississippi John Hurt displays his situation detailing what maybe perhaps his life on the road as a blues artist travelling and performing at different venues throughout a few parts of the country. In attempts to decipher the lyrics‚ I imagined myself in the 1920’s going through rough times perhaps even being slaved but then gaining an opportunity to travel on the road and perform. Personally because I would feel ever so wanderlust and
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rights for all‚ there are many ways that people are segregated in their daily lives. However‚ today’s segregation is nothing compared to the 1930’s America. The laws in the 1930’s made African-Americans feel the weight of segregation in their daily lives and education. America’s laws of the land help to make segregation an acceptable way of life in the 1930’s. This was especially true in the South. The Jim Crow laws were some of the foundational laws to allow segregation.
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John Fairchild‚ fashion critic during the 1960’s‚ once said “Style is an expression of individualism mixed with charisma. Fashion is something that comes after a style.” Not so long during the 1960s’ the world of fashion was a colorful and creative era ‚ it was filled with many fashion icons and beautiful designs. Clothing trends‚ styles‚ magazine models‚ icons‚and glamour was every girl’s highlight everyday. Throughout the 1960’s‚ the fashion of the time was always changing for teen girls they would
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