What was not a social issue reflected in novels films and plays of the 1930s?

The 1930s was a decade marked by significant social upheaval and change, reflected in the art of the time. Here's a breakdown of common themes and one that was not a major focus:

Common Social Issues in 1930s Art:

* The Great Depression: The economic hardship, unemployment, poverty, and social unrest were central themes in much of the art of the era. Examples include:

* Novels: "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck, "The 42nd Parallel" by John Dos Passos

* Plays: "Waiting for Lefty" by Clifford Odets, "The Cradle Will Rock" by Marc Blitzstein

* Films: "The Grapes of Wrath" (1940), "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" (1936)

* Social Injustice: This included issues like racial discrimination, labor exploitation, and the struggle for equality. Examples include:

* Novels: "Native Son" by Richard Wright, "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston

* Plays: "The Little Foxes" by Lillian Hellman, "Tobacco Road" by Erskine Caldwell

* Films: "The Birth of a Nation" (1915), "The Wizard of Oz" (1939) (though it uses allegory to represent the Depression)

* Changing Gender Roles: Women's roles and aspirations began to shift, often portrayed in art. Examples include:

* Novels: "Gone With the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell, "The House of Mirth" by Edith Wharton

* Plays: "The Women" by Clare Boothe Luce, "The Children's Hour" by Lillian Hellman

* Films: "Bringing Up Baby" (1938), "Gone With the Wind" (1939)

* Political Disillusionment: The rise of fascism and the failure of democracy to address economic woes led to a sense of disillusionment reflected in art. Examples include:

* Novels: "1984" by George Orwell (though published in 1949, it was written during the 1930s)

* Plays: "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller (though published in 1953, it was inspired by the McCarthyism of the 1950s, but reflects the anxieties of the 1930s)

* Films: "The Grapes of Wrath" (1940) (in its depiction of the Dust Bowl)

What WAS NOT a Major Focus:

* Environmentalism: While the Dust Bowl was a significant event, environmental issues were not a major theme in the art of the 1930s as they are today.

Important Note: This is a general overview. There are exceptions and nuances, and other issues likely were addressed in some art of the era. However, the listed themes were most prominent in the art of the 1930s.