1960s: Popular music, such as the songs referred to in the notes for this play, hints at sexual activity.
Today: Many popular songs directly refer to couples having sex.
1960s: Pedophilia is not spoken of. A child lodging a complaint about an older relative's improper conduct could expect not to be believed.
Today: Pedophilia is talked about every day on daytime television. Support groups have been established to give serious attention to charges that family members might not want to admit.
1960s-1970s: Alcohol use is...
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