Social Change And Class

Question 1

What was the impact of WW1 on British society?

Answer 1

Accelerated women’s employment
Increased demand for social reform
Exposed class inequalities

Question 2

How did WW2 affect British society?

Answer 2

Strengthened desire for post-war welfare
Created consensus for NHS and nationalisation
Changing attitudes move towards Labour

Question 3

What changes happened to women’s roles between 1851-1964?

Answer 3

Gained the vote in 1918, full vote in 1928
Increased employment, especially in war
More political representation post-1945

Question 4

How did class structure change post-1945?

Answer 4

Welfare state and education reduced inequality
More working-class MP’s
Class barriers weakened, not removed

Question 5

What was the significance of the Education Act 1944?

Answer 5

Introduced tripartite system (grammar, secondary modern, technical)
Aimed to provide equal opportunity