Pop culture trend
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Cite at least four analytical citations from trustworthy sources (online or scholarly), in addition to any descriptive information.
Choose a decade 1920-2000, i.e., the 50s, 90s, 00s (aughts), etc., and research pop culture-related trends and media products that were popular during this time. Select a product or trend that was especially notable or interesting and explain the product or trends popularity and social influence, using concepts discussed in class. For example, the Walkman, or hippie culture, or the hula hoop, or early hip hop (Kurtis Blow, etc.) all would fit.
Make sure to fully describe the trend or product. What is it? Who participated? Why did that product appeal to them?
Research the historical, social, and economic context in which the trend or product became popular. How did it respond to that context?
Explore the impact of your selected example: On culture? On economics? On poli
Cite at least four analytical citations from trustworthy sources (online or scholarly), in addition to any descriptive information.
Choose a decade 1920-2000, i.e., the 50s, 90s, 00s (aughts), etc., and research pop culture-related trends and media products that were popular during this time. Select a product or trend that was especially notable or interesting and explain the product or trends popularity and social influence, using concepts discussed in class. For example, the Walkman, or hippie culture, or the hula hoop, or early hip hop (Kurtis Blow, etc.) all would fit.
Make sure to fully describe the trend or product. What is it? Who participated? Why did that product appeal to them?
Research the historical, social, and economic context in which the trend or product became popular. How did it respond to that context?
Explore the impact of your selected example: On culture? On economics? On poli
