Society In The 1970s Flashcards
How was there progress in feminism?
-rise in women liberation groups
-rise in feminist ideologies
-(key dates occurring for feminist developments)
How did women’s liberation rise?
(1970) women’s liberation meeting
Disrupted (1970) miss world contest as they believed it objectified women
(1971) marches in London demanding equal pay and free 25 hours nursing
What were the feminist ideologies?
Radical feminists: believed women oppressed by patriarchal society campaign on issues like reproductive rights
Socialist feminists: believed in class dimension to women’s equality. Campaign on issues so women achieved financial independence
What were some key dates for feminism progress in the 1970s?
-(1971) birth control pill avalible in NHS, grew in accessibility
-(1976) rape crisis centre opened
-(1976) domestic violence act: women take out court orders restraining violent partners
[ (1977) ‘reclaim the Night’ marches in cities in response to Yorkshire ripper]
What is the sex discrimination act?
(1975) end discrimination against men/ women on basis of gender / material status. Ensures equality of opportunity in work & education & outlaws harassment
What did the sex discrimination set up?
Equality opportunity commission
9 Investigations in 8 years
10% discriminations claims in work places were successful
What acts had enforced female equality?
-equal pay act enforced in (1975)
-women took out mortgage without male guarantor (1971)
- social security act reformed state earning related pension schemes to be more women friendly (1975)
-paid maternity leave in (1975)
-outlawed dismissal on grounds of pregnancy (1975)
Why was there still some limitations in achieving female equality?
-trade unions were dominated by men
-equal pay act not solve concerns women were treated equally but women’s wages rose to 70% in (1977)
What acts were passed involving race and relation during the 1979s?
Immigration act: restricted poeple rights from new commonwealth coming to Britain. Requirements included:
-guaranteed job
-1 grandparent born in uk
-(1976) race relations act: tackle discrimination on race . established commission of racial equality
What development occurred for race and immigration during the 1970s?
-Uganda Asians expelled & persecuted caused Indian Uganda poeple to immigrate to the UK= heath making exceptions to the act= 28,000 arrive din Britain
-(1974) 1 million new commonwealth immigrants to Britain
-(1974) only 10 non white councils elected in London borough council election
[1978 increase to 35, but not reflective of % population]
What is the national front?
Political party opposes non-white immigration. Had 20,000 members in (1976).
(1977) described as 4th largest party
Violent marches caused 2 murders between (1976-1978) & robbe
-involved in ‘paki bashing’
How did society go against racism ?
-(1976) rock against racism
-(1978) demonstration in concert in Trafalgar Square attract 100,000 people
-(1978) viv Anderson became first black player did England team
What other developments occurred for race and immigration in (1970s)?
(1976) 70 police officers with ethnic minority background
(1976) Notting Hill carnival had erupted into a riot= 300 poeple injured
-(1979) death of Blair peach
-fans made monkey noises , threw banana skins at black players
What was the punk movement?
(1975-1976)
Involved sex pistols, clash
Played fast guitar music and shouted words over top of music
-philosophy was nihilistic & reflected youth social alienation
-wore bondage gears, ripped t-shirts and spiked hair
Sex pistols released a single “god save the queen” in queens silver jubilee (1977) was controversial and reached 2nd in chart
What were skinheads?
Developed from mod culture
Influenced by Jamaican music & culture
Were apolitical
• end of 1970s linked Mel often to the national front & hooliganism
