Social Developments: Developments in The Permissive Society Flashcards
How much did The Sun’s sales go up by from 1970 to 1980 due to the “Page 3 Girl”?
Went up by 2.5 million
What was the new scale of The Sun by 1980?
They were the best selling newspaper in Britain
When did Princess Margaret get a divorce?
1978
What was significant about Princess Margarets divorce?
It showed culture was changing around divorce
Which child-related group was set up in this decade that was heavily opposed?
Paedophile Action for Liberation
What did people do to the Paedophile Action for Liberation? (PAL)
Throw bricks at their windows
What percentage of marriages ended in divorce in 1970?
1%
What fraction of marriages ended in divorce in 1980?
1/3
How many people initially attended Gay Liberation Front meetings in 1967?
9 people
How many people attended GLF meetings in 1968?
500 people
What year was the first pride march?
1972
How many people attended the 1972 pride march?
1000 people
What helpline was founded in 1972?
London Gay Switchboard
How many phone calls did the London Gay Switchboard receive in a year?
200,000 calls
What actions did Mary Whitehouse take against the Gay Liberation Movement?
She prosecuted them using a blasphemy law
What was the name of a newsboard set up for Gay People?
Gay News
Why did Transgender people receive more recognition in 1974?
A book was published about the gender transition process
How many businesses did Hyson Green slum residents sustain?
30 businesses were sustained
What happened to the Hyson Green area by 1979?
It was demolished and replaced with a supermarket
What was an issue with some teachers’ political views in Comprehensive schools?
Some teachers taught their students about Marxism
