Social Developments: Societal Impacts of Thatcher's Policies - Riots Flashcards
When were there many Riots in Thatchers first term from?
April 1981 to July 1981
What was the state with the Riots by July 1981 in terms of news coverage?
They were the headline of the news for 9 days in a row
What did Whitelaw believe was causing the riots?
Unemployment
How did Thatcher respond to the riots?
She purchased more anti-riot equipment for the police
Why did the riots occur?
It was a response to the economic recession
Where did these riots begin?
Brixton
What happened in the first riots in Brixton?
Hundreds of youths burned and looted shops
Which area of Britain was most heavily impacted by the recession?
The North
What was unemployment at in areas like Liverpool for the majority of the 1980s?
25%
Which group in society was alienated from the riots?
Black youths
Why were black youths alienated during the riots?
They were more likely to be stopped and searched
What law allowed the police to stop and search anyone?
‘Sus’ law
What was unemployment at in Brixton overall?
13%
What was unemployment at for black youths in Brixton?
55%
What did the 1981 Scarman Report show?
The key elements influencing the riots were high levels of unemployment
