History A-Level
Social conformity
What Social conformity means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Social conformity
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A feature fostered by consumerism, discussed as a cultural impact of the consumer society alongside changing gender roles and the rise of youth culture.
Topics that use Social conformity
- 2Q The American Dream: reality and illusion, 1945–1980 – Eisenhower: tranquility and crisis, 1952–1960 (AQA A-Level)
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