1950's
*Men were the breadwinners of the family.
*Homosexual lifestyles were taboo.
*Marriage & children was the aspiration of most woman.
*Families sat down to dinner at night rather than being on the go
*households were able to survive with just 1 income.
*couples stayed married, divorce was not common.
*Simple lives, simple ways.
Today
*communication is done through devices more than face to face.
*Woman are s trong prescence in the workforce and many dads stay home with kids.
*Life is hectic and not as simple as early years.
*Homes often need 2 incomes to survive with the wants and needs of today.
* Diversity is widespread and accepted.
* Technology is a way of life.
* Everyone has cell phones and very few house phones.
*technology has our children growing up at a much faster rate as they are exposed to so much on tv & internet.
*Strong emphasis on education.
*Men still lead the workforce.
* Clothing styles come in style again.
*Charlotte's Web is still a favorite of many among children's books.
*Baseball is still America's pastime. Yankees are still a top contender.
*Advancements in medicine are still being made each day.
*Music stars are still impressionable to the generations.
*Teachers salaries are still quite low in comparison to other careers.
Comparison of today vs. 1950's
(author: Dana Trias Harrison)
