social unrest Flashcards
monetarism and rate capping (Thatchers economic policies) rapid change actually meant a recession. what was the reaction to this?
In reaction to the recession serious disturbances in English cities
what happened in April 1981 in Brixton?
April 1981 in Brixton , hundreds of young people ran riots, burnt shops + looting
in July there were similar violence, where in Bristol?
St Pauls
in July there were similar violence, where in Liverpool?
Toxeth
in July there were similar violence, where in Manchester?
Moss side
There were further riots in 1985, despite?
despite the Scarman Report + subsequent changes in policing policies
tough monetarist policies led to ?
increased unemployment
poor job prospects in deprived inner-city areas particularly effected?
Afro-Caribbean communities
how were young black people alienated?
discriminated by the police
What is an example of police discrimination of black people in April in Brixton? how many people were sus laws used against?
In Brixton, there was a 6 day-period in April where police used ‘sus laws’ (stop and search) against 100+ people, majority black
monetarist policies meant unemployment amongst school leavers , what was the estimated unemployment in Brixton?
13%
within the 13% unemployment rate in Brixton, how many were ethnic minorities and how many were black youths in particular?
ethnic minorities = 25%
black youths = 55%
cutting public spending meant what happened in the Greater London Council?
Cutting public spending led to series of clashes between the conservative central gov and many Labour-controlled local councils
how did Thatcher’s gov view left-wing local councils?
as enemies both in terms of ideology + blamed for wasting resources
fierce battle fought with Greater London council (GLC) was headed by which left winger? How was he demonised?
Ken Livingstone, Livingstone demonised as the face of ‘loony left’
