90s social development Flashcards
When did anti-homosexuality attitudes reach a peak in the Uk and why
1987 with the AIDs crisis; in the same year princess diana shook hands with patients, destigmatizing it
What was section 28 and when was it passed
A law banning the promotion of homosexuality by local authorities in 1988
When was the age of consent for homosexual relationships reduced from 21 to 18
1994
What was john majors social goal for britain
create a classless society
Throughout the 90s, how many of the queens childrens marriages broke down
3/4
What issue reinforced attitude against the monarchy in the 90s
In 1992, a fire at windsor castle led to debate over financing the rebuild, and eventually led to the queen agreeing to pay income tax and a reduction in the civil list
Who were the YBA
Young British Artists-created art out of non-traditional material such as dead animals. provocative and anti-establishment
What drug led to a moral panic in the late 80s and early 90s
Ecstasy (MDMA)
Whaat stage of feminism begain in the 90s
third wave feminism-emphasis on breaking down stereotypes invoving women
What did thatcher say about womens lib
she owed nothing to them
When did rape within marriage become a criminal offence
1994
When did the first female CofE priests become ordained
1994
Who was Stephen Lawrence
Black teenager murdered on racial grounds
Ensuing investigation found concluded met police was not corrupt but incomeptent and institutionally racist
When was the Satanic Verses published and by whom, and what was the controversy
1988-Salman Rushdie-A fatwa was issued sentencing him to death
Why do some belive the 90s followed the air of liberation and progressivissm of the 60s
Those who had spent their formative years in the 60s were now the ones in power
