Social Developments: Thatcher's View on Feminism Flashcards
How many women were appointed to Thatchers cabinet from 1979-1990?
1
When was the one female minister appointed to Thatchers cabient from?
October 1981 to April 1982
What happened to the number of Female MP’s in Thatchers time as PM?
The numbers slowly increased
How many female MP’s were there by 1983?
23
How many female Mp’s were there by 1987?
38
What was significant about the number of female MP’s by 1987?
It was the highest it had ever been in British politics
What happened to women in terms of voting preferences during Thatcher’s time as Prime Minister?
They shifted from being Conservative voters to supporting other parties
What did Thatcher state in 1982?
That lots of women had got to high positions in their life without the Feminist Movement
What was significant about what Thatcher said in 1982 about the Feminist movement?
It was on live television, meaning lots of people would have seen what she said
