Asked by Stephanie Nelson on Jun 07, 2024
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One of the features of the classic movie Rebel Without a Cause that ties it to the culture of the 1950s is its reflection of
A) early Cold War fears of communist corruption of American youth
B) parental fears that rock 'n' roll music promoted sexual promiscuity among American teenagers
C) popular psychological theories of the 1950s such as "the crisis of masculinity"
D) post-World War II pacifism
Rebel Without a Cause
A 1955 American drama film that became a cultural landmark, epitomizing teenage disillusionment and social estrangement.
Crisis of Masculinity
A period of societal debate and concern regarding what it means to be a man, often arising from changes in gender roles, economic shifts, and questioning of traditional male identities.
Cold War Fears
The anxieties and concerns related to the military and ideological rivalry between the United States and Soviet Union from approximately 1947 to 1991.
- Analyze how popular culture, literature, and media shaped societal norms and values in the 1950s.
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Learning Objectives
- Analyze how popular culture, literature, and media shaped societal norms and values in the 1950s.
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