Developments in The Permissive Society Flashcards
What did The Sun implement in to their newspaper?
The “Page 3 Girl”
What was the impact of the “Page 3 Girl”
The Sun’s sales went from 1.5 million in 1970 to 3.8 million in 1980
What was the new scale of The Sun by 1980?
They were now the largest selling newspaper
What was significant about The Sun implementing the page 3 girl?
Practices such as this in business were now more acceptable, and also happily accepted by the consumers judging by the large increase in sales throughout the 1970’s
When did Princess Margaret get a divorce?
1978
What was significant about Princess Margarets divorce?
It was the first divorce in the royal family and showed culture was changing around divorces
Which group was set up in this decade that was heavily opposed?
Paedophile Action for Liberation
Which groups opposed PAL? What did they do?
Newspapers criticised the organisation for existing, the public would sometimes throw bricks through windows of where PAL was located
How many divorces were there in 1950 compared to 1970?
2 in 1000 marriages ended in divorce in 1950. 10 in 1000 marriages ended in divorce in 1970
How many marriages ended in divorce in 1980?
1/3
How many children were born out of wedlock by 1980?
10%
