the WWII era citizens ("the greatest generation") and their children ("baby boomers") is dramatic and holds within itself some of the keys to the answer. The answer also lies within sociological and political changes that occurred in and around the 60’s. During WWII‚ America had devoted itself almost entirely to the war effort. Countless numbers of able-bodied men were in the service in the Pacific and European theaters. Millions of women went to work in the factories and industries that had converted
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left in fashion is the finding of new materials" - Paco Rabanne 1966. The 1960’s was a decade of great change‚ inviting new ideas and fashion trends which still have a noticeable influence today. The beginning of the era showed fashion aimed at a wealthy mature audience‚ quality of material was important and mainly natural fabrics were used‚ and trends were largely dictated by high profile designers‚ and the price often reflected the work gone into producing these. However throughout the 1960’s style
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OBSERVATION /DISCUSSION – The Philippine Atmospheric‚ Geophysical and Astronomical Services (PAGASA) said that there is a Low Pressure Area (LPA) that could develop into a tropical cyclone in the areas of Mindanao. Mindanao are still reeling from the effects of two powerful storm last month. The Philippine Atmospheric‚ Geophysical and Astronomical Services (PAGASA) are alerting all the residents in Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental to prepare for the moderate and thunder storms‚ they warn all
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‘During the 1960s‚ leisure activities became more private and individualistic.’ Explain why you agree or disagree with this statement. (24 marks) The 1960s white heat of technology resulted in a massive expansion of leisure activities‚ but had the biggest impact on group/family pass times. Traditional activities such as going to the local pub or working men’s club survived the new age of technology and remained popular. Yet the new thing to do was caravanning and day trips. This was made a lot
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The Roaring 20´s earned its namesake for the prosperity and lively culture which ran rampant. Life was bigger‚ it was better and it seemed like there was no stopping progress. The soaring economy introduced an a culture of excess and consumerism that hadn´t been witnessed before. Women´s role in society went through a transformation from housewife to working women. African Americans were given their chance to revel in their art‚ literature and philosophy while attending the Harlem renaissance. Despite
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Fashion trends are a reflection and a response to the culture that birthed it. The nineteen-eighties‚ America was in a turbulent state filled with changing norms and controversy. Many nineteen-eighties fashion trends and styles sprung from a desire for something different. Social and cultural movements in Western countries allowed groups of people such as women‚ professionals‚ and athletes to develop their identities through fashion. During the eighties‚ clothing became bigger and bolder‚ sparing
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Synopsis Directed by Chito S. Roño‚ this adaptation of Lualhati Bautista’s prize-winning novel Dekada 70 chronicles a middle-class Filipino family who‚ over the space of a decade‚ become aware of the political policies that have ultimately led to repression and a state of martial law. Vilma Santos stars as Amanda‚ who realizes the implications of living within a dictatorship after sorting out the contradictory reactions of her husband and five sons. Julian‚ her husband‚ supports his eldest son’s
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Living in the 60’s was hard for many Americans. With the end of WWII not forgotten many families were not happy to be sending their children to war. While others became more uneasy in the way they live and were treated. This was the time of African American civil rights‚ Vietnam War‚ and women’s rights. Emmet was a young African American boy who went through a spiral of events in the 60’s. Emmet wished to avenge his father and change the world through any means. Emmet’s wish to avenge his father
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In the 70’s‚ the Republic of the Philippines was suffering under the midst of then- President Ferdinand Marcos’ reign as ruler. It was in September 21st‚ 1972‚ that he chained close whatever inkling of democracy the Filipinos had by declaring Martial Law. Unfortunately‚ it was a rule of a a twisted sort: the nation would be under the rule of the Armed Forces‚ but contrary to its definition‚ Marcos’ Martial Law kept himself in power. Dekada ’70 (Translated into English‚ the 70’s decade) is a bittersweet
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The American Gay Rights Movement: A Timeline This timeline provides information about the gay rights movement in the United States from 1924 to the present: including the Stonewall riots; the contributions of Harvey Milk; the "Don’t Ask‚ Don’t Tell" policy; the first civil unions; the legalization of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts‚ Connecticut‚ New York; and more. 1924 The Society for Human Rights in Chicago becomes the country’s earliest known gay rights organization. 1948 Alfred Kinsey
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