History A-Level
youth culture
What youth culture means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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The emergence of teenagers as a distinct demographic with disposable income and unique subcultures, driven by full employment and new commercial markets.
A distinct social development that emerged and later evolved into widespread student and anti-Vietnam War protests.
Topics that use youth culture
- 1G Challenge and transformation: Britain, c1851–1964 – Transformation and change, 1939–1964 (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
- 1K The making of a Superpower: USA, 1865–1975 – The Superpower, 1945–1975 (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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