ac4.2 - explain how social changes affect policy development Flashcards
what were societys views on smoking previously
1930s - social norm and acceptable, glamorised and encouraged by doctors. acceptable to smoke anywhere
how did societys view on smoking change
from 1950s - research to link tobacco and lung cancer, growing concerns and doctors disappeared from cigarette adverts. campaigns such as action on smoking and health (ash) resulted in restrictive legislation
what did the tobacco advertising and promotion act 2002 do
banned the advertising and promotion of tobacco products, including sponsorships at events
what did the health act 2006 do
prohibits smoking in enclosed work and public places
in the 16th century homosexuality was punishable by what
death
who was convicted under the 19th century law that prohibited sexual activity between males
oscar wilde, sentenced to two years in prison
what happened in the 1950s that allowed for open discussion for a change in the law around homosexuality
several high profile arrests for homosexual indecency acts
what was the criminal justice and public order act 1994 for homosexuality
age of consent lowered to 18
when was homosexuality brought to be on equal terms with heterosexual sex in terms of age of consent
2000
when was same sex marriage allowed under the marriage act
2014
what does the equality act 2010 do in terms of homosexuality
it is illegal to discriminate against someone for their sexuality (hate crime)
what were womens rights and roles at the start of the 20th century
stayed at home to look after kids, unmarried women often employed in teaching, waitressing or cooking
what did the suffragette movement do to womens rights
fought for right to vote, women rebelled against marriage to seek education and equality. society started to change views about women
when did women receive the right to vote in the uk
1928
how did ww2 help womens rights
women had to fill many roles traditionally occupied by men
what was the equal pay act 1970
illegal to pay women lower rates than men for the same work
what was the sex discrimination act 1975
illegal to discriminate against women in work, education and training
