How do Far from Heaven and Invasion of the Body Snatchers critique 1950s American culture? How do the fear of "subversives" and an emphasis on conformity relate to the American ideals of individuality and independence?

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The "Other" is a concept used by historians and sociologists, among others, to describe someone who is not part of the dominant group, who may be culturally and visually marginalized or discriminated against, who does not conform with social and cultural norms of the dominant group. 

Thinking about the readings and lectures about social and cultural norms in the 1950s, including sexuality, political allegiances, and social power, and fears of communism: 

How do Far from Heaven and Invasion of the Body Snatchers critique 1950s American culture? How do the fear of "subversives" and an emphasis on conformity relate to the American ideals of individuality and independence? 

 

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