Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-5-2018
Abstract
In this paper, I will argue that popular culture is imperative to a population overcoming and learning from a time of economical, political, and social turmoil. Focusing on the Vietnam War, I will demonstrate how common it is for people to rely on popular culture for hope and education during times of crises and it is often that music, movies, or artwork are those outlets.
By dissecting the messages of other popular songs recorded during the Vietnam War while also examining books like The Vietnam War and American Music written by David James and Songs of the Vietnam Conflict by James Perone, I deliver evidence on the importance of popular culture when it is needed most. In addition, I use the films produced depicting the war to demonstrate the ways pop culture can serve as a learning tool after a crisis.
Recommended Citation
Ashton, Chris, "Social Impacts of Popular Culture During the Vietnam War" (2018). Pop Culture Intersections. 24.
https://scholarcommons.scu.edu/engl_176/24
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