During World War II, women redefine themselves in the workplace. Yet once the war was over the ideals of gender roles became more prominent. Sprawling suburban neighborhoods sprouted up all over the US. Within these suburban communities everything was the same. Conformity became of a way of life. With some help from the media, and Hollywood movie ideals the nuclear family redefined itself. Within these communities everything was same. Every house had a white picket fence freshly cut lawn, and a beautiful garden. After the war men reclaimed their position as in the main breadwinner within families. Women pulled out of the workplace and became housewives. Taking care of the children and making sure there was food on the table for when the husband came home. Malvina Reynolds a folk singer during this time of conformity. Mocked these perfect neighborhoods, by calling the houses little boxes made from ticky tacky.
While the majority of society was conforming, and ever-growing counterculture was emerging. Including musicians, writers, celebrities, and the nations youth. This is known as the beats movement. The beats are built against conformity striving to cause a little chaos amongst the popular cookie cutter lifestyle.
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