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