Page 26 - Introducing Cultural Studies

o u n d i n g F a t h e r s The writings of the founding
fathers arose from a particular social and historical context.

The Second World War had just ended, educational
opportunities within Britain were being extended and adult
education was being promoted as a means of post-war
reconstruction. But pre-war class politics was still the norm in a
changed and rapidly changing social environment. Moreover,
Britain was being invaded by popular American culture that
shaped public consciousness and highlighted the class-ridden
character of English cultural life.

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