The Great Depression: Social and Cultural Impacts

How did the Great Depression affect marriage rates?

• Marriage rates increased significantly.

• Marriage rates remained stable.

• Marriage rates declined.

• Marriage rates were unaffected.

What activities became popular as distractions during the Great Depression?

• Traveling abroad

• Reading novels

• Gardening

• Swing dancing and sports

What was a significant influence on the perception of masculinity during the Great Depression?

• The New Deal programs

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Space Race

• The Civil Rights Movement

How did fashion norms change for women during the Great Depression?

• Women began wearing more conservative clothing.

• Women started showing more skin, like bare midriffs.

• Women adopted traditional Victorian attire.

• Women stopped wearing hats.

What movement gained popularity in the early 1930s despite opposition?

• The Women's Suffrage Movement

• The Nudism Movement

• The Temperance Movement

• The Civil Rights Movement

How were homosexual men perceived during the Great Depression?

• They were largely ignored by society.

• They were celebrated as cultural icons.

• They were blamed for the economic downturn.

• They were seen as leaders in the community.

What was a common reason for lesbians to marry men during the Great Depression?

• To travel abroad

• For love and companionship

• To gain financial independence

• For safety and to avoid social stigma

What was a significant change in family planning during the Great Depression?

• Increased access to contraception

• A decrease in the use of birth control

• An increase in family size

• A rise in teenage pregnancies

How did the Great Depression affect the institution of marriage?

• Marriage was outlawed in many states.

• Couples often chose to live together without marrying.

• Marriage ceremonies became more extravagant.

• Marriage became more popular.

What was the impact of the Comstock Act on birth control during the Great Depression?

• It restricted access to birth control information.

• It made birth control widely available.

• It encouraged the use of birth control.

• It had no impact on birth control.