Kiss of the Vampire: Social and Political context

Question 1

What is the 1960s typically seen as and how is this viewpoint aided by contextual factors?

Answer 1

• The 1960s is often seen as the start of women’s sexual liberation, aided by events such as the introduction of the contraceptive pill in 1960.

Question 2

What was the 1960s like for teenagers?

Answer 2

• The 1960s was a time of teenage rebellion as many began to experiment with mind altering drugs and pre-marital sex.

Question 3

What was the 1960s like fore women in terms of the workplace, feminism and equal pay?

Answer 3

• More women than ever were entering the paid workforce and sixties feminists were campaigning for equal pay, an end to sexual harrassment and more equality between men and women in wider society. In America, the equal pay legislation was passed in 1963.

Question 4

How were the stereotypes of men and women changing in the 1960s?

Answer 4

• ‘Older’ stereotypes of women as passive victims of men and more modern ‘male fears’ of women challenging male dominace could be seen to be encoded in this film poster.

Question 5

What notable bill were passed by the Supreme Court in the 1960s which contributed to the improvent of women’s rights?

Answer 5

• The Abortion Act of 1967 and the Divorce Reform Act of 1969 further contributed to the improvement of women’s rights.