Thatcher and the political and social divisions within Britain - FEMINISM Flashcards
1
Q
Who was Selma James?
A
an American feminist who became spokes person for the UK collective of Prostitutes and demanded
- de-criminalising prostitution
- financial alternatives to prostitution to prevent sex work being the result of poverty
- safety for sex workers
- recognition of the profession.
2
Q
what was the Greenham common women’s peace camp?
A
major feminist organisation in 1980’s - which campaigned aggaisnt cruise missiles being stationed and Greenham common air base. it was a peaceful protest.
3
Q
how did MT react to the greenham protest?
A
she described them as crazy and said they needed to be erradicated.
