Social and cultural change in the 1960s
I can describe some of the social and cultural changes that took place in Britain in the 1960s.
Social and cultural change in the 1960s
I can describe some of the social and cultural changes that took place in Britain in the 1960s.
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Key learning points
- In 1966 Time Magazine named London the 'Swinging City', meaning it was exciting and cool.
- This was because of the large numbers of young people in London, and Britain, who were known as ‘Baby Boomers’.
- Wages had risen and 'Baby Boomers' had more disposable income to spend on things like fashion and music.
- New fashions such as the miniskirt and various types of bright clothing and new hairstyles became very popular.
- New 'rock and roll' music became popular. A band called ‘The Beatles’ became major stars during the 1960s.
Keywords
Baby Boomers - the generation born just after the Second World War were known as Baby Boomers
Disposable income - money that people earn that is left over after they have paid their bills is called disposable income
Rock and roll - an American musical style that became popular in Britain in the 1960s was called rock and roll
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