"Barbie was the exemplar 'teenager' (a term first coined during the war years) who represented a 'teen culture' that rapidly proliferated in the postwar years due to rising prosperity, spreading suburbs, and expanding leisure time. As a representation of a middle-class suburban teen empowered with new purchasing power, Barbie's mini magazines, records, clothing, and accessories were versions of those that fueled the new teen market."—From "What Barbie Dolls Have to Say about Postwar American Culture" by Miriam Forman-Brunell, historian What development coincided with and supported the trend described in the excerpt? Construction of interstate highways Expansion of universities Advertising toward youth Conservatism in religion Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points) (08.02 MC) Question refers to the quote below. "Corporations are social organizations, the theater in which men and women realize or fail to realize purposeful and productive lives."—Lester Bangs (1948–1982), American journalist Which of the following best explains the relationship between the quote and the postwar era? Some Americans celebrated the progress of society and business organization. Some Americans felt great pride in attacking the views of dominant society. Some Americans criticized the values of the conservative consumer culture. Some Americans felt concerned by the trend toward individualism in art. You must check the box below prior to submitting your exam! Check this box to indicate you are ready to submit your exam FDK191.12 Previous QuestionNext Question
