-Rise in Civil Rights Movement. Ex: "Black Power" -As an effect in the rise of Civil Rights Movement, rise in racism also rose. Ex: Ku Klax Klan. - Ronald Ragen - During this time the President was Richard Nixon, who made was also responsible for the watergate scandal.
Economics in the 70's
-During this time the poor people would live in the "Projects" thus giving this a name known as the "Project Struggle" due to lack of being able to make ends meet. - Oil embargos and Energy crisis caused many families to lose a source of income. - High unemployment due to both energy crisis and inflation rates.
Social life in the 70's
-Hairstyle: A common hairstyle in the 70's was a short feather cut very popular among the female population. -Divorce and Remarriage: This was a common thing due to economic struggles. -Media: PDA was more acceptable during this decade. -Feminism: the advocacy of women's rights on the grounds. - Civil Rights Movements increased for equality for African Americans. - Double Standard: With the rise of feminism, more thoughts about one thing being fair for men and not for woman quickly rose.