The Sixties Terry Anderson Chapter 1 Summary
Caitlin
01/09/12
Writing 2
Response for Chapters 1&2 In The Sixties, by Terry Anderson, the reader becomes immersed into another era. Having read the first two chapters, it reflects on the increasing tensions of the time period due to McCarthyism and an awakening of individuality. Most people when asked about the 60’s talk about hippies, riots and drugs during this tumultuous time period. Though that was one element of the decade, there was an abundant amount of hate, paranoia and conflict. Looking at the 50’s, you’ll find it’s in stark contrast from the eye-opening conflicts, and struggles of those in 60’s who are trying to find themselves, with the rights that everyone deserves. The 50’s era was an economic utopia. On the surface, many things looked wonderful, spending and disposable cash was at an all-time high, marriage rates indicated many successful unions of lovers, and the family was seen as the epitomy of happiness. However things were far from perfect. Women were expected to only be wives and mothers and not allowed to think …show more content…
It opened the public’s eyes that were unaware or in denial of what was really going on around the country. Trumped up headlines from the nations papers that could say one thing and hide the reality of certain horrific events happened often. One such event was that of Emmitt Till. Southern newspapers expressed outrage and sadness over the teen’s tragic and brutal murder, but television allowed people an uncensored look of the damage done to his body. How the same southern community rallied behind the murderers, despite the false headlines of their newspapers and the confessions proving these evil men’s part in Till’s death (Emmitt Till). It helped to jumpstart organizations and sympathetic whites to realize just how unequal life was for someone depending on the color of your
01/09/12
Writing 2
Response for Chapters 1&2 In The Sixties, by Terry Anderson, the reader becomes immersed into another era. Having read the first two chapters, it reflects on the increasing tensions of the time period due to McCarthyism and an awakening of individuality. Most people when asked about the 60’s talk about hippies, riots and drugs during this tumultuous time period. Though that was one element of the decade, there was an abundant amount of hate, paranoia and conflict. Looking at the 50’s, you’ll find it’s in stark contrast from the eye-opening conflicts, and struggles of those in 60’s who are trying to find themselves, with the rights that everyone deserves. The 50’s era was an economic utopia. On the surface, many things looked wonderful, spending and disposable cash was at an all-time high, marriage rates indicated many successful unions of lovers, and the family was seen as the epitomy of happiness. However things were far from perfect. Women were expected to only be wives and mothers and not allowed to think …show more content…
It opened the public’s eyes that were unaware or in denial of what was really going on around the country. Trumped up headlines from the nations papers that could say one thing and hide the reality of certain horrific events happened often. One such event was that of Emmitt Till. Southern newspapers expressed outrage and sadness over the teen’s tragic and brutal murder, but television allowed people an uncensored look of the damage done to his body. How the same southern community rallied behind the murderers, despite the false headlines of their newspapers and the confessions proving these evil men’s part in Till’s death (Emmitt Till). It helped to jumpstart organizations and sympathetic whites to realize just how unequal life was for someone depending on the color of your