LIFE IN THE 1960'S

Life in the 1960s

Overview of the decade and its significance

American Families in the 1960s

• The family unit was still very important in the 1960s

• Most women focused on taking care of the family and home

• Divorce rates increased from 23% to 35% by the end of the decade

Women in the 1960s

• More women began joining the workforce and pursuing careers

• Women faced challenges and discrimination in the workplace

• Some women worked out of necessity to make ends meet

Television in the 1960s

• Television was a dominant form of entertainment

• Popular TV shows included Gunsmoke, Bonanza, and Wagon Train

• TV shows reflected and influenced American culture

Films of the 1960s

• Successful movies of the decade included The Sound of Music and Psycho

• Notable actors and actresses of the 1960s were Julie Andrews and Audrey Hepburn

• The film industry had a significant impact on American culture

Sports in the 1960s

• Baseball achievements and notable players in the 1960s

• Basketball achievements and notable players in the 1960s

• Boxing achievements and notable boxers in the 1960s

Music of the 1960s

• Introduction of influential bands/artists like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones

• Significance of music festivals like Woodstock

• The music of the 1960s had a lasting impact on American culture

Fashion in the 1960s

• Trends in clothing and hairstyles

• Introduction of miniskirts and bell-bottom pants

• Changing fashion reflected the cultural shifts of the decade