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Reasons for the growth of protests (Disappointment and Disillusionment…
Reasons for the growth of protests
The Impact of Civil Rights Protests
Disappointment and Disillusionment
Women who had worked during WW2 were
told to return to their household lives, reducing
gender equality in the 1950s
white men were the only group who
were experiencing wealth
many people angered by the lack of change
and unfairness of society
Emergence of the Teenager
A separate culture for young people emerged in
the 1950s, with musicians (Elvis Presley)
Teenagers questioned the actions and
beliefs of their parents' society
started to form and join protest groups
The Media
1960s saw a huge rise in television viewers
Vietnam War received huge coverage
from all types of media from 1965
Media coverage of protests attracted more supporters
Increasing Role of Government
1930s, Roosevelt made changes to help
those suffering in the Great Depression
1960s, Americans expected the Federal
government to help those in need
inspired people to protest to ask
the government to take action
in order to tackle recognised
injustices
After WW2, there was an increase in birth rate
Society started listening
to the views of young people
Music and the Arts
people were influenced by
forms of music
many ideas that led to protests
were communicated through the
art and music of the time
Economic prosperity
the greater wealth of white
Protestants highlighted those
who were not so fortunate