Culture of Self: The late 1970s

Nature and Americans

Late 1970s: Discontent and Reaction

Hedonism and cynicism among youth

“Jiggle TV”: Charlie’s Angels

Fantasy and blockbusters in movies

Reaction to disco: Punk, New Wave, and rap music

Backlash against busing & affirmative action

Conservatives & fundamentalists organize, 1979-1980

Jerry Falwell founds Moral Majority, 1979

Postmodernism