Effects of Nominal Wage and Migration Causes

Flashcards covering key concepts related to nominal wage, migration, mass culture, and challenges to social norms in the 20th century.

Nominal Wage Increase

A rise in the amount of money paid to employees, not adjusted for inflation.

Migration

The movement of people from one place to another, often within a country.

Causes of Migration

Factors that influence people to move, such as highways and family connections.

Technology in the 1920s

Radio, which played a significant role in facilitating mass culture.

Technology in the 1950s

Television, which helped propagate national identity and mass culture.

Conformity in the 1950s

The social pressure to appear similar to others, often influenced by television programming.

Challenges to Conformity

Movements or cultural phenomena that go against the norm, such as rock and roll.

Influential Figures in Rock and Roll

Notable musicians like Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley who challenged social norms through music.