The Changing Quality of Life 1918-79

Question 1

give me examples of why/how living standards changed in Britain 1918- 79

Answer 1

1. Increased social WELFARE with the Beveridge report and the NHS in 1948
2. Increased access to EDUCATION. 1944 Butler act introduced free secondary education for all. lead to increased social mobility as working class were now educated so could get good jobs.
3. Better housing as slums were cleared and the construction of council housing made good housing available. New towns were created like Milton Keynes.
4. post war economic boom lead to consumer goods and affluence and low unemployment, rising wages and availability of credit.
5. advancements in technology and healthcare
6. workers rights

Question 2

in what ways did mass popular culture affect British society 1918 - 79

Answer 2

1. New entertainment and leisure allowed everyone to access pop culture which fostered a sense of community and a shared experience.
2. shaped national indentity
3. changed attitudes and values and challenged traditional norms
4. set trends and influenced fashion and created sub cultures e.g mods and rockers
5. contributed to the growth in consumerism and americanisation
6. created youth culture and the idea of a teenager
7. addressed social and political issues as a social commentary
8. expanded horizons and knowledge of working class as they kept radio on all the time.

Question 3

how did the British experience of travel and leisure pursuits change 1918 - 79

Answer 3

1. the creation and development of mass transportation and affordable prices resulted in an increase in holidays abroad

2.introduction of holiday camps and resorts such as Butlins were popular with working class populations

3. growth of cultural tourism and sporting events
4. Increased car ownership and development of highways made it easier for families to travel and engage in leisure pursuits
5. the holiday experiences abroad led to changes in taste and culture