Hollywood’s Portrayals of Teenagers in the 1980s
...discuss Hollywood's portrayals of the teens of the 1980s. Talk about films that examine these portrayals. Evaluate how they reflected the social and political perspectives of the decade.
In the 1980s, Hollywood saw a resurgence in teen films. A majority of these films dealt with sexual activity. Films like Little Darlings (1980), The Last American Virgin (1982), and Joy of Sex (1984) portrayed teenagers as only concerned about their own virginity. And all of these films pushed a narrative of maturing and realizing the complications of sex. Risky Business (1983) and Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), both extremely successful, also dealt with teenagers and sex. Risky Business, considered
...discuss Hollywood's portrayals of the teens of the 1980s. Talk about films that examine these portrayals. Evaluate how they reflected the social and political perspectives of the decade.
In the 1980s, Hollywood saw a resurgence in teen films. A majority of these films dealt with sexual activity. Films like Little Darlings (1980), The Last American Virgin (1982), and Joy of Sex (1984) portrayed teenagers as only concerned about their own virginity. And all of these films pushed a narrative of maturing and realizing the complications of sex. Risky Business (1983) and Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982), both extremely successful, also dealt with teenagers and sex. Risky Business, considered