The 1970s were stereotypically known as the:

• A. Me Decade
• B. Golden Decade
• C. Youthquake Era
• D. Disco Era

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is how a decade’s mood is labeled in cultural analysis. The 1970s are commonly described as a time when people focused more on personal goals, self-expression, and individual fulfillment—the idea that society was moving toward self-centered preferences and consumer-driven lifestyles. This is captured by the phrase Me Decade, popularized by Tom Wolfe in the mid-1970s to describe a culture of self-help, therapy, and celebrity culture, where personal success and self-image took center stage. Among the options, this term best fits the stereotype of the era because it directly refers to that shift in attitudes. The other choices don’t fit as neatly: Golden Decade suggests an unusually prosperous, idealized period; Youthquake Era is tied to late 1960s British youth movements; Disco Era highlights a musical/cultural trend rather than the broader social mood.