The American Dream in the 50s Chapter 19.2
The Organization and the Organization Man Growth of the Service sector White collar jobs-high paid jobs in offices Corporations Conglomerates-a major corporation with that includes a number of smaller companies
Franchises-a company that offers similar products or services at many locations Social Conformity-company men
The Suburban Lifestyle The Baby Boom Advances in medicine and childcare Dr. Jonas Salk-polio Dr. Spock-child care book
Women’s roles Housewife, stay at home mom Ozzie and Harriet Leisure in the 50s Appliances, Sports,Comic books, magazines, movies, music
The Automobile Culture Automania-need car Interstate Highway system 41 million miles of road mobility
Consequences of mobility Accidents Pollution Traffic Public transportation decreases
Consumerism Unbounded Comsumerism New products Appliances-TVs, tape recorders, HiFi, lawnmower, BBQ, swimming pools
Planned obsolescence “throw away society” Buy now pay later Credit card Installment plan
The ad age Consumerism Marketing Papers, magazines, radio, TV, billboards