The fourth session of our Webinar Wednesday series on pop culture will explore how the lives and attitudes of teens have changed over the decades.
About the Event
Teens have always had a major impact on American society. However, it was not until the 1950s that "teenagers" were labeled as a group to market to. During this session, Teenagers in American Society: 1920-2024, we’ll compare the role of teenagers during the Great Depression and World II with that of teens of the 1950s and today. Depictions of teenagers in movies and television shows of the last 75 years will be analyzed.
The speaker is Professor Stephen Armstrong, a long-time social studies/history educator and administrator at the high school and college level.
Other sessions:
- March 13: The 1950s: What Were People Watching and Listening To?
- March 20: The 1960s: What Were People Watching and Listening To?
- March 27: How the 1920s Are Similar to Today
How to Join
Sign in to your AARP.org account or create an account to register for events. AARP membership is not required. You will receive an email with the Zoom link before class.
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Contact AARP Connecticut at ctaarp@aarp.org for more information about this event.