Lesson 3 - 1980s and 1990s

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the Netherlands after World War II -

Lesson 3:  the 1980s and 1990s

 

Is punk your cup of tea? Why (not)?

Would you have been a 'Hippie'? Explain your choice.

Lesson Plan

At the end of this lesson:

- you can discuss the changes taking place in the 1980s and 1990s

- you can explain the causes of the changes and your own attitude towards them

Economic crisis

• economic crisis is not over yet
• Ruud Lubbers (CDA) is prime minister 
• Cutting costs of the welfare state is his policy

• The Cold War is raging still
• Lots of tension between East and West
• Demonstrations against installment of more missiles in the Netherlands

Computer technology slowly became more abundant in society: at home and in companies

Multicultural society, because of:

• Migrant workers (amongst them 'gastarbeiders', e.g. from Turkey and Marocco)
• People from former colonies (Indonesia, Surinam, Dutch Antilles)
• Refugees

• Gabbers
• Electronic music
• Large dance festivals
• No politics
• Xtc

Do you think mr Lankhorst was part of the gabber culture?

1. Definitely!
2. Not sure, but it is possible
3. No, he is much too cool for that sort of thing
4. No, he's not the right age.

• 1990s: economy is growing again
• State companies are sold (PTT/NS/Postbank)
• Wim Kok is prime minister
• First non-christian government

Video assignment

• We're going to watch a popular Dutch song from the 1990s.
• The lyrics are about Dutch society and in the videoclip, a lot of Dutch society/culture is shown.
• While watching the video, look for differences and similarities between the 1950s and 1990s in our country.
• Hint: look for cultural, social and economical topics to discuss

Two similarities between the 1950s and 1990s

Two differences between the 1950s and 1990s

In which of these decades would you feel most at ease?

1. 60s
2. 70s
3. 80s
4. 90s

Lesson Plan

At the end of this lesson:

- you can discuss the changes taking place in the 1980s and 1990s

- you can explain the causes of the changes and your own attitude towards them