1951-64 Social Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the establishment ?
The establishment is the term used to refer to the group of very wealthy individuals that are socially connected. They use these connections to get into high places.
How was the establishment being challenged by this point?
The media began to cover scandals evolving the government e.g the Profumo affair. Mainly the daily mirror
The rise of satirical shows - that was the week that was.
Private eye.
During the 1950’s what percentage of women were married?
75%
How did the welfare state ensure that full employment was for men?
Family allowance was paid to women so that they did not need to work, keeping them at home.
Why did the trade unions not support women during this period?
They believed that if women worked then it would lower wages.
By 1947 how many divorces were there?
60,190
Between 1951 and 1961 what was the percentage rise in the number of women working?
26% to 35%
What was introduced in 1952?
Equal pay for teachers, in 1954 this would be followed by civil servants.
In 1951 how many women out of 5 went to work?
1
What was the first youth subculture?
The teddy boys who took inspiration from Edwardian fashion styles and winkle picker shoes.
They were involved in the Notting Hill riots
How did culture change during the 1950’s
The young were far more able to over come strife than their parents generation as they had never had to fight a war.
There was a widening generation gap
How did the American influence arrive in Britain ?
Bill Haley’s rock around the clock
Who were the rockers?
They were youth sub group who saw them selves as rebels. Identified by their leather jackets and motorcycles.
This group was inspired by American rock and roll.
The rockers were rivals against the mods
Who were the mods?
They had money to spend on tailor made jackets and suits. They rode mopeds and listened to new jazz. They saw themselves as modern and forward thinking and looked down upon the rockers a rowdy troublemakers.
When did the mods and rockers clash?
The most famous incident was in 1964 where there was large scale organised rioting in Brighton which carried on for a few days.
What was deference ?
The idea of being a law abiding citizen which stays with their parents ideals and views. Mainly about being a respectable member of society.
Why did the youth subculture emerge?
Rising wages, young people were earning up to £10 a week.
New technology meant that girls no longer had to help their mothers.
The end of national service for men in 1960 gave young people more free time.
Why did people immigrate to Britain
Britain had a superior amount of job opportunities with far better pay.
Where did most of the immigrants come from?
The West Indies and Africa
How many people came from the West Indies
132,000 people
What was the reaction by the British public?
They believed that the immigrants came to take advantage of the NHS and welfare state.
Give an example of attitudes towards immigrants
Sign beginning to appear in window saying no dogs and no blacks.
What did the salmon report find?
That the problem did not lie with law and order but the amount of people entering the country and it should be capped.
What year was the Notting Hill riots?
1958
