British society in the 1970s Flashcards
When was the sex discrimination act passed?
1975
What did the sex discrimination act do?
-Was passed to end discrimination against men or women on the basis of their gender or their marital status.
-It also aimed to ensure equality of opportunity in the fields of employment and education to outlaw harassment.
When were legal abortions introduced?
1960s
What did the legalisation of abortions lead too?
This led to an influx of sexual freedom as now women could abort the baby and not keep it.
What laws were relaxed during the 70s and what did it lead to?
Divorce laws were also relaxed which led to a lot of women divorcing men.
What happens for the first time ever in 1971?
In 1971 women are allowed to apply for a mortgage without a male guarantor, the first time ever.
What happens in 1975 which greatly benefits women?
In 1975 women get the right to property in the divorce proceedings.
When were the ‘Reclaim the night’ marches?
1977
Why were the ‘reclaim the night’ marches held?
Thye were held in response to the murders of the Yorkshire ripper.
When was the first rape center set up?
1976
When was the domestic violence act introduced?
1976
Why was the first rape center opened in 1976?
General attitude towards rape changes dramatically with women pushing back against the social norms surrounding the crime.
What was the 1970s dubbed as?
A ‘second wave of feminism’
What was the main problem for the second wave of feminism?
-Women were not supported by leading women politicians such as Barbara Castle and Margaret Thatcher separated themselves from such feminist as they were viewed badly in the media and on TV.
-Very limited numbers of women in professional jobs, even if they did have these ‘professional jobs’ they were often paid less then their male counterparts.
When was the immigration act launched?
1971
What did the immigration act 1971 (and previous acts in 1962 and ‘68) do?
Restricted the right of people from the new commonwealth to come to the UK.
What did the Southall Black sisters use in their speeches?
They used ‘political blackness’ language. Played on peoples emotions with the use of emotive language.
WHat happened in 1978 which was a huge step forward for sport?
The first ever black player was selected to play for the England team-Viv Anderson.
When were the Notting Hill carnival riots?
Notting Hill Carnival erupted into a riot in 1976. Over 300 people were injured and there were calls to ban the event.
Who was Blair Peach and what did his death cause?
Death of Blair Peach, an Anti-Nazi league supporter and teacher in 1979, highlighted poor relation with the police. He was struck on the head with a police truncheon and died. The police only admitted they were responsible in 2010.
What new movement emerged in the 1970s?
Environmentalism
What did environmentalism do?
It covered a range of topics including industrial pollution, protection of wildlife and the dangers of nuclear waste.
How did the rest of the UK view these environmentalists as?
The rest of the population viewed people who supported these ideas, as ‘do gooders’. These set the seeds for the formation of the Green party in 1984.
When did skinhead culture become a thing in the UK?
1960s
