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It was described as exploring the cultural role of shopping malls, specifically how they influenced American identity, particularly for children and teens in the 70s, 80s, and 90s.
And she said for the children, 70s, 80s and 90s, the shopping mall was the place to be a space where we defined as our own. The mall taught us how to fit in, how to be a consumer, ultimately how to be...
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Episode: Selects: Live From San Francisco: How Malls Work
It was described as exploring the cultural role of shopping malls, specifically how they influenced American identity, particularly for children and teens in the 70s, 80s, and 90s.
And she said for the children, 70s, 80s and 90s, the shopping mall was the place to be a space where we defined as our own. The mall taught us how to fit in, how to be a consumer, ultimately how to be an American.