Ac4.2 Explain how social changes affect policy developement Flashcards
Give 3 examples of social change in history.
Homosexuality.
Smoking.
Women’s rights.
When and how have society’s views on homosexuality changed?
People became more accepting that people may be gay or lesbian during the 20th century.
What did the social change on homosexuality result in?
The social change on homosexuality led to major changes to government policy and law.
When and how have society’s views on smoking changed?
In the 1930s smoking was accepted and even encouraged by doctors. In the 1950s research about smoking causing cancer occurred making society’s view on smoking more deviant.
What did the social change in smoking result in?
The social change on smoking led to many new laws being introduced banning smoking in certain places and even advertisement of cigarettes.
When and how have society’s views on women’s rights changed?
At the beginning of the 20th century women had very few legal and political rights. However over time women fought for their rights (1928 right to vote).
What did the social change on women’s rights result in?
The social change on women’s rights led to women being allowed more rights due to the government allowing them to vote, work and nowadays be able to have a voice in parliament.
