Social changes and divisions Flashcards
(12 cards)
How many people were evacuated during the war?
1.5 million
How did ideology shift during the war?
People saw LAB handle things well, general shift to the left
‘Never again’ mentality (in reference to hardships of 1930s)
How much did cars cost?
Around £550
Ordinary consumer could could sign a hire-purchase agreement to pay for it
How much was a ‘decent’ wage in the 1950s?
£1000
What was the epitome of affluence in the 1950s?
Living in a ‘classless suburbia’
How many people lived in inner-city slums in the 1950s?
Around 1.8 million
How much were women paid in comparison to men?
Around 60-70% for the same job
What did the 1948 women and industry survey say?
Women should not combine work and marriage
What did the BBC do in 1951?
Put out a statement saying radio bulletins should only be read by men
What was opened to married women in 1944 and 1946?
1944 - teaching
1946 - civil service
How many divorces were there in 1947?
60,190
Massive increase from 12,240 in 1944
How many married women had jobs in 1957?
Around 1/3
Was only 1/5 in 1951
