Chapter 24: The Affluent Society
4. In what ways was freedom equated with consumption/consumerism during the era of affluence (1953-1960)? What were the characteristics of the affluent society? Evaluate the physical transformation that occurred during this period. In what ways were social and racial divisions hardened? Lastly, evaluate the legacy of the era and its influence on the decades to come. In other words, in what ways did the coexistence of urban decay and racism usher in the seeds of protest?
