4.2 policies affected by social chaneg

Question 1

explain how drink driving has affected policy development

Answer 1

1951-only 15% of households owned a car, meaning drink driving tolerated+not seen as a serious offence/socialy accepted
1957-rises to 55%, meaning more deaths 1950’s=5000,1960’s=8000
public perception begins to change on road safety, R.T.A 1988= D.D illegal, carries points+ pernament disqualification

Question 2

Immigration and racism

Answer 2

1945-20,000 non-white residents in Uk, 1950’s Windrush generation, faced hostility due to racism, churches turn away black worshippers to not upset white people
1956- birnimgham survery-1.5% white individuals would share anroom with black tenants
Race relations act 1965 banned racial discrimination in public places, in 1968 would lead to employment,housing, public services

Question 3

LGBTQ RIGHTS

Answer 3

once seen as criminal offence, mental illness, averison therapy “cure”
1967 sexual offences act decriminalised secual activity in private between men 21 years and over
section 28 1988 prohibited promotion of homosexuality in local authorities. Sir elton john comes out as gay in rolling stones magazine interview.
Section 28 repealed in 2003
marrage (same sex couples) act 2014