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Attitudes

Definition

Attitudes refer to the beliefs, feelings, and opinions held by individuals or groups towards certain ideas, behaviors, or situations. In the context of the early 20th century, attitudes underwent significant changes as a result of various cultural trends.

Analogy

Attitudes can be compared to the lenses through which people view the world. Just like different types of sunglasses can alter our perception of colors and brightness, attitudes shape how we see and interpret events and issues in society.

Related terms

Social Movements: Social movements are collective efforts by a group of people who seek to bring about social change or address specific issues within society.

Counterculture: Counterculture refers to a subculture whose values and norms differ significantly from those of mainstream society.

Roaring Twenties: The Roaring Twenties was a period in American history characterized by economic prosperity, rapid urbanization, cultural dynamism, and changing social norms.

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