Following World War II the economy both changed significantly and boomed. The result was called the "Affluent Society." In this discussion we will look at an economy that shared wealth widely and the ways that it changed life in the United States.
THE QUESTION
Based upon your review of the readings, answer the following questions:
1. What was the Affluent Society?
2. How did the Economy Change?
3. Discuss one of the following changes:
The New Sexual Orthodoxy
Race and Ethnicity at Work
Unity and Division Within the Working Class
The Ethos of a Classless Society
Suburban America
The World of Father Knows Best
4. Based upon your discussion, do we still live in an "Affluent Society?"