The document discusses societal values in the United States during the 1980s. Younger Americans valued fun and entertainment through dancing, movies, fashion, and going out. Middle-aged Americans still enjoyed fun but were less extravagant than younger people. Older Americans from earlier decades were seen as not liking fun and were more strict, disapproving of fashion, music, and culture at the time. The government, made up of older members, tried to ban types of music and implemented stricter ratings for movies and music.

1. Societal Values The 1980’s