Quite so, people today have much greater expectations compared to the 50s. In the 50s, everything was simple. Man got education, went out to work, earned the money. Woman got an education (or not, as the case may be), became a housewife and stayed home. Those who worked outside became secretaries or nurses. Blacks became janitors and servants.
Everybody knew their station in life and nobody made waves. Indeed, I remember a song by Statler Brothers, The Class of 57. In that they describe how the graduates from the class of 57 made out in real life. Men had all kinds varied careers. Women became teachers, housewives or prostitutes. I remember a few lines from it.
Bob drives truck for Sears, Charlotte is on the make
Paul sells life insurance and part time real estate.
Helen is a hostess, Tom works at the mill
Janet teaches grade school, and probably always will
Fred works for the city, Jack is in lab research
And Peggy plays organ at the Presbyterian Church.
and so on. I thought that was a rather realistic depiction of the society in the 50s.
