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    In the 1950s, toys were based on cars, allure, and the impermanence of that time. Some of the most popular toys from the 50s include decorated tin toy cars, restriction cars, diecast cars, trucks and farm machinery. For girls, plastic mannequin dolls for dressing eventually got famous enough for a major toy company to start making them. This doll was called Barbie and has been around ever since. In addition, other toys include Play-Doh, Silly Putty, Magic 8-balls, Frisbees, Slinkies, Pogo Sticks…

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    The 1950s was an important era in United States history as it welcomed new beliefs, perspectives, inventions and styles. It also marked the end of World War II shifting the country’s focus to the fight against communism and the Cold War. Domestically, the country’s gender roles stiffened as men tended to have jobs outside the house while women tended to work at home. Popular culture was also an important factor during the 1950s as it shaped how the decade would be perceived in the future.…

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    1950's Vs Now

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    then and now. Though most of you reading this have not been alive since the 1950’s, based on books, shows, testimonies and other sources you know that life then is completely different compared to now. In the 1950’s people lived in completely different areas, worked different types of jobs and had completely different hobbies and interests compared to the people of the 2000’s. In this Essay, I will be comparing life in the 1950’s to life currently. I will be dissecting the present/recent past…

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    Invisible Man was written during the decade following World War II. This period is often described as one of the most prosperous economic times in American history. ‘With victory under their belts and money in their pockets, Americans in the 1950s could optimistically pursue the American dream.’ (Brohl, 2001) One of the aspects of the American Dream in this time was owning a home and having the opportunity to start a family. To make owning a house more affordable, houses were mass-produced…

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    Popular Music 1950-1980

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    Popular Music 1950-1980 Throughout America’s history, the pattern of popular music has been quite divergent. As trends altered, so did the music people commonly listened to. However, during the timespan between 1950 and 1980, there were four genres that seemed to be more popular than others. These four included Tin Pan Alley, country music, music with strong African American influence, and contemporary styles. Without these popular music categories, this time period would not be the same.…

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    back to work and ditch their 1950’s housewife image of a woman all dolled up vacuuming and baking while carrying a toddler in heels. The image of supermom is mostly recognized as an unachievable fantasy. Yet, today may mothers hold…

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    1950's Economy Boom

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    The Veldt written in 1950 by the American writer, Ray Bradbury in the era that United States was experiencing significant economic, technological and social changes. The American economy experienced a golden age during 1950’s. While other countries in Asia and Europe were still rebuilding and recovering themselves from the World War II destructions, America’s economy had the chance to grow rapidly. Many factors involved in this economy boom. The GI bill let the veterans who could not afford…

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    Gender Role In The 1950's

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    Gender role played a vital role in today’s society and have throughout the history. Gender role, of women, particularly in the 1950’s was very strict. They had very limited resources or opportunities. Women were considered incomplete without her husband beside her. Women were supposed to fulfill certain roles, such as caring mother , a diligent homemaker and an obedient wife. Divorce or parting of the ways was infrequent and unusual. Society had a negative perspective towards divorce women. This…

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    Baby Boom In The 1950's

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    the so-called baby boom.”This quote about the 1950s shows the baby boom ,,just one of the many important occurrences in the time period,. The “baby boom” began in 1946 to 1964 and resulted in the birth of four million babies each year , in the 1950s ,in the United States which was caused because many of the soldiers coming home from World War II though the future would be nothing but peace and prosperity.Another important event that happened in the 1950s was the “suburban boom” which was a…

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    During the 1950s, change was at an all-time high in Britain with immigrants arriving from places such as Africa and the Caribbean, a newly formed youth culture changing the scenes and the popularity of jazz music and bars. Authors of 1950s literature, such as Colin Macinnes, Shelagh Delaney and Sam Selvon manage to encapsulate these changes in their work, whilst also portraying the different ideas of ‘Home’, or lack of, for their characters. With the authors having very different backgrounds,…

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