(Opportunities for Women) Changes in family life & quest for personal freedoms, 1918-1979 Flashcards
Interwar - DIVORCE
Give evidence of there still being major issues with the law in the 30s.
(2)
Couples couldn’t divorce via mutual consent - there had to be violence or adultery involved.
Couples had to lie in court & if both were unfaithful, the court often refused.
Interwar - DIVORCE
What was the Matrimonial Causes Act of 1937?
Who opposed it?
Allowed divorce if either partner was unfaithful, as well as for desertion after 3 years.
The Catholic Church.
Interwar - DIVORCE
Who passed the Matrimonial Causes Act of 1937?
A P Herbert, an independent MP.
Interwar - BIRTH CONTROL
In 19__, Dr _____ _____ founded the _____ birth control _____ in _______.
a) 1921
b) Dr Marie Stopes
c) first
d) clinic
e) London
Interwar - BIRTH CONTROL
Who was critical of birth control clinics?
What did they call them?
Doctors & clergymen
‘Filthy’ & ‘unnatural’
Interwar - BIRTH CONTROL
What did the Labour government declare in 1930?
It was essential local authorities could fund birth control clinics.
Interwar - BIRTH CONTROL
What did the CofE allow?
How is this different to the Catholic Church?
Married members of their congregations to use birth control methods.
Catholic Church was staunchly opposed.
Interwar - BIRTH CONTROL
In 19__, the G______ M______ C______ allowed doctors to give __________ advice to _______ couples.
This was largely _________ for the __________.
a) 1930
b) the General Medical Council
c) contraceptive
e) married
f) reserved
g) middle-class
Interwar - BIRTH CONTROL
Where could contraceptive caps, condoms and other types of contraceptives be bought from?
3
Barbers, chemists and hygiene stores.
Interwar - SELF EXPRESSION
Why were many young women single in the 20s?
What did they find as a result?
The number of men killed in WW1
New freedoms
Interwar - SELF EXPRESSION
What did the number of men killed in WW1 mean?
Many young women were single in the 20s.
Interwar - SELF EXPRESSION
What did the growth of clerical jobs after WW1 enable?
What is an example of this?
Young, single women could enjoy interwar consumerism.
The growing popularity of flapper girls.
Interwar - SELF EXPRESSION
Why were young, single, middle-class women able to enjoy interwar consumerism?
Growth of clerical jobs
Interwar - SELF EXPRESSION
What characterised flapper girls? (3)
Portrayed in media as glamourous yet promiscuous.
Smoking & drinking.
Disposable income.
1930s - LIFESTYLE
Why were working-class women living poorer lifestyles?
They were disproportionately affected by the Depression.
