Suburbanites, immersed in their elitist ideals, sought to distinguish themselves by class, race, gender, and religion. This exclusionary behavior has been noted as one of the most significant downfalls of suburbia. Although the suburban realm has expanded significantly to include the working middle class, the same dismissive tendencies are continuously present. It is logical how this problem may establish the underpinnings of another issue. Suburbia has been noted to perpetuate a certain ignorance towards social issues.
Suburbanites have difficulty dealing with different social structures.
Instead of fostering an attitude of eagerness to learn of these other cultures, suburbia causes members to revert back to the fore-mentioned principles of exclusion. They simply turn their heads and shun diversity. The Populuxe Era of the 1950s marked the overwhelming consumption era. Suburbia has retained this materialistic mentality throughout recent years. I remember the day Mrs. Kahala received a brand new sporty convertible from her husband.