Pop Culture 1950's

1. What media exploded in the 50’s, and how did business respond to this explosion?

 -Television media exploded in the 50's and businesses responded to this explosion by creating TV dinners where people are able to put frozen food in disposable trays in the oven and that made it easier for people to watch television.

2. Why did critics not like television?

 -Critics did not like television because the effect it had on children and stereotypical portrayal of women and minorities. Television gave an unrealistic sense of what an ideal American is.

3. What’s so ironic about rock and roll music in the 1950’s?

-The rock and roll music in the 1950's is ironic because it was performed by African Americans and consumed by Whites.