DA external girls Flashcards
(4 cards)
impact of feminism
feminism has challenged the stereotypes of a woman’s role as a mother and housewife within a patriarchal family - McRobbies magazines study
changes in family
major changes in the family in last 30 years increase in divorce cohabitation and lone parent families which leads to women having to take the instrumental role which creates the need for a new financially independent career minded woman and role model for girls
changes in employment
more women in employment from 53% in 1971 to 67% in 2013 women are also breaking glass ceiling this acts as incentive
changing ambitions
changes in families and employment are producing changes in girls ambitions Sue Sharip interviews from 70s to 90s