Music, Fashion and Culture in the 1950’s We typically view 50’s fashion as rockabilly, and our thoughts are influenced by franchises such as Grease and Mad Men. However, contrary to popular belief; “there’s more to the 50’s fashion than poodle skirts”. Women’s Fashion Women’s fashion in the fifties was shaped by women including Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly. Marilyn Monroe is still iconic today, and is seen as the embodiment of femininity, glamour and beauty. The style of Grace
The 1950’s economic climate changed greatly, with the end of World War II. People were ready to spend their money, after rationing for so long. The overall economy increased 37% in the 1950’s, and the average American family had 30% more purchasing power than before. As more fabrics became available in the United States, people could get them in much larger quantities. Women's clothing, especially, became popular with detailed gatherings, an abundance of pleats, puffy petticoats, and eccentric collars
surroundings is a common human trait, and while some level of conformity is good, too much of it can have detrimental effects on people’s lives. When a society as a whole begins to conform to have the same fashion, lifestyles, and even moral values, the human race can begin to lose its individuality. Additionally, those who are seen as “different” or “outcasts” are made out to seem like they are a different species entirely. In the 1950s, societal conformity was at an all time high. The development of suburbs
Is Non-Conformity a Stereotype? Men work long hours in a cramped office to support their families financially, while women raise their children and perform household chores such as cooking and washing. These family roles are only one of countless stereotypes engrained in society. However, a new label – which encompasses our desire for non-conformity – is emerging. This stereotype is embodied by the escape from existing conventions. For instance, two homosexual women raising a young boy can be seen
The beach has played an important role of cultural expression for individuals throughout Australian history. Until the late 1980’s the beach was considered less significant than the bush. However, researches Fisk, Hodge & Turner (1987) noticed a shift toward the beach and challenged this space in the Myths of Oz. No longer was the beach regulated to hedonic popular culture, rather it had become legitimately an important place, moulding the Australian identity known today. Popular culture as defined
Howl for Humanity As music notes fly off the page, colors splatter, and rhythms dance to an un-choreographed number, the lines on the musical staff stand horizontally, straight and stare in horror. This was the 50’s. With two world wars just passed and the Cold War in effect, American culture became robotic and safe. Society promoted capitalism, stay-at-home mothers/wives, white picket fences and the seemingly perfect life. Along with the idea of the perfect American family came those who went against
hands of Manjeri Isvaran, G.V. Desani, Lakhan Deb and Pritish Nandy.” Manjeri Isvaran’s Yama and Yami (1948) is a dialogue in poetic prose, with a prologue and an epilogue, dealing with the incestuous love of Yami for her brother. G. V. Desani’s Hali (1950), an entirely different kind of play, received high praise for its originality, symbolism and rich imagery. Lakhan Deb’s Tiger Claw (1967) is a historical play in three acts on the controversial murder of Afzal Khan by Shivaji. His other two plays