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Social and cultural features of the 1990s
Topic : Social and cultural features of the 1990s
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Chapter 1 :
1990s - Decade in context
The Australian economy was suffering the effects of a recession in the first few years of the 1990s, and many Australians underwent extreme financial hardship.
In 1992, the Mabo decision marked a leap forward in the Aboriginal land rights struggle.
Migrants from all over the world settled in Australia during the 1990s. Migrants redefined traditional ideas about what constitutes a typical 'Australian.'
Australia's traditional ties to Britain were questioned by the republican debate.
Environmental awareness reached an all-time high in the 1990s, as global warming and pollution began to be felt.
The internet brought Australia closer to the rest of the world than ever before.
Chapter 2 :
Music and entertainment in the 1990s
A wide array of music was popular in Australia during the 1990s, ranging from grunge to melodic pop.
CGI revolutionised the film making industry, while a number of Australian films achieved success at the domestic box office.
Television was the primary form of entertainment in the 1990s, and local programmes were popular.
DVD players replaced VCRs, and some homes were transformed into complete home cinemas.
By the end of the decade, computers had converged with movies and music to become a major form of home entertainment.
Chapter 3 :
Fashion in the 1990s
In contrast to the excess of the previous decade, mainstream fashion in the 1990s was simple and subdued.
Suits became less common in the office, as business attire became more casual.
Grunge and retro fashion emphasised individuality, combining elements from different clothing styles and eras.
Young people asserted their individuality through tattoos and body piercing.
Globalisation enabled new cultures to influence fashion, but produced a uniformity of style across the world.
Sports clothing like tracksuits and trainers became part of mainstream fashion.
Chapter 4 :
Sport in the 1990s
Sport in Australia allows an expression of traditional national values. It also reflects the extent of British and American influence on our culture.
Sports stars like Kieren Perkins, Cathy Freeman and Louise Sauvage rose to prominence in the 1990s.
Sydney's successful bid for the 2000 Olympics prompted a surge in national pride.
Rugby league and Australian rules continued to expand nationally, becoming increasingly commercialised and professional.
Despite many outstanding performances, Australian sportswomen struggled to gain significant media coverage in the 1990s.
Chapter 5 :
American and British cultural influence 1990s
The Australian identity has evolved over the decades, from that of a British colony, to a diverse global culture.
Many Australian films in the 1990s were financed overseas, and made to appeal to an international audience.
Many of the highest-rating programmes in the 1990s were American-made, and several Australian shows were based on overseas programme formats.
Australian sport held fast to its British roots for many years, but by the 1990s had adopted the glitzy presentation and TV-friendly conventions of American sport.
Critics are divided over whether Australian cultural products have been able to retain a unique Australian identity in the face of American influence.
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