The 1980s refers to the years from
1980 to
1989. Particularly in the
United Kingdom and
USA, this decade is often referred to as "the Greed decade", reflecting the economic and social climate of the period. During this time the word "
yuppie" entered the lexicon in the
United States and
UK, referring to the well-publicized rise of a new
middle class. College graduates in their late 20s, early 30s were entering the workplace in prestigious office professions, holding more purchasing power with which they purchased trendy, luxurious goods. The decade witnessed a religious revival and the rise of conservatism, which began with a backlash against
disco music late in 1979.
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