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Media and culture

Why the 80s?

  • Media and pop-culture of the 80s helped reinforce spreading conservative views.
  • From 1981 to 1989, conservative icon, Ronald Reagan, was President of the United States.
  • Music focused on wealth and personal gain, T.V. shows centered around conservative characters and their success.
  • It is known as the period of "Reaganism". Conservative values such as self empowerment and free market systems were popular with Americans.
  • During this time, spending by Americans rose dramatically and nationalistic views were on the rise.
  • The focus of Americans shifted to personal gain.

Work Cited

  • Schor,Juilet. "The Overspent American." www.NYtimes.com. New York Times, 1998. Web. 2/4/14.
  • N/A. "The Reagan Era." www.Shmoop.com. Shmoop University, 2014. Web. 2/4/14.

What is materialism?

Relation to Tuesdays with Morrie

Reaction

  • Materialism is when human values are centered around wealth and material possession.
  • The effects of materialism can be seen in Mitch's life during the 80s.
  • As a result of the growing conservative views in the 80s, Americans sought law and business degrees in record numbers.
  • After his uncle's death, he explains his changed perception of life focusing on his job and his success rather than living meaningful life like Morrie had taught him
  • Middle class Americans spent more than any previous generation, buying cars, computers and other luxury goods.
  • Your paycheck comes first, the rest comes later.

Reaction

Opposition

  • Americans failed to see the true meaning of these artists work and instead saw them as patriotic examples materialism success.
  • Some media icons like Bruce Springsteen tried to focus on the darker effects of materialism at the time.
  • The term "Greed is good" from Wall Street, became a motto instead of a wake up call for America.
  • Others, like director Oliver Stone tried to point out the evils of capitalism in movies like Wall Street.

Materialism in the 1980s

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