The 1960’s were‚ in my opinion the most influential decade in the history of the world. Some people went from being preppy‚ well-kept human beings to turning into long-haired‚ earth- loving and careless people. When the citizens of today look back at the ‘60s‚ they think of one of the happiest decades their generation has ever seen if not the happiest they’ve ever went through. The “hippies” stressed that everybody be happy‚ calm and find peace through love and tolerance. This means that everybody
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socially on the basis of (their) race…” (Book 205)‚ which is defined as “a group of people who share a set of characteristics…deemed by society as being socially significant” (book207). Ironically‚ racial segregation continues today in the form of racial residential segregation‚ which is a persistent and complicated problem that was not solved through the “civil rights movement of the 1960’s” (Book 207). However‚ to thoroughly understand why racial residential segregation continues‚ the social factors
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LSD and Counterculture of the 1960s LSD‚ lysergic acid diethylamide‚ is commonly regarded as one of the most powerful substances known to mankind. Its name is almost synonymous with the counterculture and the “hippy” movement of the 1960s. Though it is now listed as a Schedule I controlled substance‚ there was a time when LSD widely used and accepted without the harsh social stigma that it carries today (Jenkins). LSD‚ which is known to the younger population as acid‚ Lucy‚ and various other colloquial
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The 1960s was arguably one of the most influential decades in the USA. After experiencing victory in WWII and the postwar booms in both strong economic growth and high employment numbers in the 1950s‚ many American believed that they were at a golden age at the beginning of the 1960s. Sociologists expected to see a low crime rate across the nation as a result (Pinker 2013). Ironically‚ a huge crime surge happened to the 1960s America‚ and it was only just the beginning of many years followed. The
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The Space Race 1960’s‚ It was an important part of the Cold War.The Soviet Union did whatever it took to tell the U.S. that they were better. They decided to become the first people to step on the moon. The U.S. found out and went to work on it right away‚ but the movie studios? Yep‚ the U.S. was trying to claim that they were the first ones on the moon.The Soviet Union on the other hand was actually trying‚ but failed. They broadcasted the “moon landings” all across the world‚ which made the Soviet
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Cultural and Social Change in the 1960’s The 1960’s in America was a decade characterized by evolving social issues and a rapid growth of many subcultures and culture in general. As their world changed around them and different issues presented themselves‚ people looked for areas of exppression in which their voices could be heard. This led to an explosion in all forms of art and literature. Areas like music changed in such dramatic ways as to rebel against past sounds and styles while civil
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Coping with this change will be one of the greatest challenges of the coming decades. The habitat for women workers vary over the years of the 1960’s and now. Through the struggle of open availability to the nonexistence salaries and wages. The women struggled because of their lack of knowledge determination and man will. Years and decades later the women have the strongest advantage in the workforce because of their talent and inner strength and perseverance without the help of any man. The women’s
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The Civil Rights Movement gained ground in the 1960s when colored Americans discovered that they could win their equality. In the South‚ segregation was forced upon in schools‚ hospitals‚ transportation‚ restaurants‚ cemeteries‚ beaches -- making everyday life for the colored almost unbearable. In the North‚ segregation was a written custom‚ denying housing in many neighborhoods and employment. Most African Americans were lucky to find a low-paying job‚ which led to their significant higher rates
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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 influence evolved and began to be
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The Roaring Twenties were a time of economic prosperity‚ innovation‚ heightened consumerism‚ and personal liberation. However‚ the new era also brought much tension that resulted in increased segregation and anti-immigrant ideals. While the twenties are considered a decade of liberation for many‚ it was also an era of civil unrest. The cultural advancements and diverse social landscapes of the 1920s were shaping a new society that threatened old ideals and exacerbated cultural conflict from those
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