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The concept of "______ spheres" in the 18th and 19th centuries assigned men to roles outside the home and women to domestic roles.
The concept of "______ spheres" in the 18th and 19th centuries assigned men to roles outside the home and women to domestic roles.
separate
Prior to reforms, married women faced legal disadvantages, such as being considered the ______ of their husbands.
Prior to reforms, married women faced legal disadvantages, such as being considered the ______ of their husbands.
property
Many believed a woman's value was primarily tied to her ability to secure a husband and ______ children.
Many believed a woman's value was primarily tied to her ability to secure a husband and ______ children.
bear
The rise of "______ women," who chose to remain single, challenged traditional norms and expanded women's life choices.
The rise of "______ women," who chose to remain single, challenged traditional norms and expanded women's life choices.
Though women were often glorified in literature and poetry, they were frequently excluded from real ______ and intellectual life.
Though women were often glorified in literature and poetry, they were frequently excluded from real ______ and intellectual life.
[Blank] College, founded in 1869, was the first UK college for women, though Cambridge did not grant degrees to women until 1948.
[Blank] College, founded in 1869, was the first UK college for women, though Cambridge did not grant degrees to women until 1948.
Emmeline Pankhurst, a key figure in the Suffragette movement, led the Women’s Social and ______ Union, employing militant tactics to fight for women's voting rights.
Emmeline Pankhurst, a key figure in the Suffragette movement, led the Women’s Social and ______ Union, employing militant tactics to fight for women's voting rights.
The ______ Pay Act of 1970 in the UK made it illegal to pay women less than men for performing the same work.
The ______ Pay Act of 1970 in the UK made it illegal to pay women less than men for performing the same work.
[Blank] and Pauline Boty were female artists who significantly influenced fashion and art during the 1960s Pop Art movement.
[Blank] and Pauline Boty were female artists who significantly influenced fashion and art during the 1960s Pop Art movement.
The economic challenges of the 1970s were highlighted by soaring ______, reaching as high as 25% by 1975, which drastically increased the cost of everyday goods.
The economic challenges of the 1970s were highlighted by soaring ______, reaching as high as 25% by 1975, which drastically increased the cost of everyday goods.
During the 'Winter of Discontent' in 1978–79, widespread ______ caused significant disruption, including uncollected rubbish in the streets and even cemeteries ceasing burials.
During the 'Winter of Discontent' in 1978–79, widespread ______ caused significant disruption, including uncollected rubbish in the streets and even cemeteries ceasing burials.
The ______ brought bombings to mainland Britain during the 1970s, adding to the era's atmosphere of terrorism and violence.
The ______ brought bombings to mainland Britain during the 1970s, adding to the era's atmosphere of terrorism and violence.
In 1974, free ______ became available on the NHS in Britain, a significant advancement for women's rights and reproductive health.
In 1974, free ______ became available on the NHS in Britain, a significant advancement for women's rights and reproductive health.
The ______ Act of 1975 made it illegal for employers to discriminate based on gender, marking a crucial step toward workplace equality in Britain.
The ______ Act of 1975 made it illegal for employers to discriminate based on gender, marking a crucial step toward workplace equality in Britain.
[Blank] Brown achieved a medical milestone in 1978, becoming the first human born via in-vitro fertilization (IVF), revolutionizing reproductive science.
[Blank] Brown achieved a medical milestone in 1978, becoming the first human born via in-vitro fertilization (IVF), revolutionizing reproductive science.
The shift from traditional British seaside resorts to destinations in Spain was fueled by the rise of the ______ holiday, offering affordable travel and all-inclusive deals.
The shift from traditional British seaside resorts to destinations in Spain was fueled by the rise of the ______ holiday, offering affordable travel and all-inclusive deals.
The Beveridge Report, written in ______, outlined a plan to tackle the Five Giant Evils.
The Beveridge Report, written in ______, outlined a plan to tackle the Five Giant Evils.
The ______ Act of 1944, introduced by R.A. Butler, aimed to tackle 'ignorance' by providing free secondary education for all children in England and Wales.
The ______ Act of 1944, introduced by R.A. Butler, aimed to tackle 'ignorance' by providing free secondary education for all children in England and Wales.
After the Labour Party's 1945 Election Victory, ______ became Prime Minister and implemented reforms based on Beveridge's vision.
After the Labour Party's 1945 Election Victory, ______ became Prime Minister and implemented reforms based on Beveridge's vision.
The 1948 Olympics, held in Britain, were known as the '______' due to Britain's economic state post WWII.
The 1948 Olympics, held in Britain, were known as the '______' due to Britain's economic state post WWII.
By the mid-1950s, Britain experienced a period of relative prosperity, dubbed the '______'.
By the mid-1950s, Britain experienced a period of relative prosperity, dubbed the '______'.
Prime Minister ______ declared that 'British people have never had it so good' during the period of prosperity in the mid-1950s.
Prime Minister ______ declared that 'British people have never had it so good' during the period of prosperity in the mid-1950s.
The ______ was lifted in the 1960s, symbolizing the decline in censorship during the 'Swinging Sixties'.
The ______ was lifted in the 1960s, symbolizing the decline in censorship during the 'Swinging Sixties'.
[Blank] became global icons during the music revolution of the 1960s, symbolizing the cultural shift of the 'Swinging Sixties'.
[Blank] became global icons during the music revolution of the 1960s, symbolizing the cultural shift of the 'Swinging Sixties'.
The category of ethnic group in the census was expanded due to post-devolution reality and the influence of the ______ Movement.
The category of ethnic group in the census was expanded due to post-devolution reality and the influence of the ______ Movement.
The transfer of power, known as ______, occurred in Wales and Scotland in 1997, leading to the opening of the Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly.
The transfer of power, known as ______, occurred in Wales and Scotland in 1997, leading to the opening of the Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly.
The UK census is subject to criticism due to its cost of modernization, concerns about data security, and that the data is "______ before it's done" as 10 years is too long a time period.
The UK census is subject to criticism due to its cost of modernization, concerns about data security, and that the data is "______ before it's done" as 10 years is too long a time period.
Skipping census could result in a fine of ______ pounds.
Skipping census could result in a fine of ______ pounds.
______ was an economist who analyzed British society and proposed solutions to its problems.
______ was an economist who analyzed British society and proposed solutions to its problems.
The Domesday Book of 1086, while not a true census, served as an early ______ of land and property in England.
The Domesday Book of 1086, while not a true census, served as an early ______ of land and property in England.
Religious beliefs that only God knows the number of people initially caused strong ______ to organizing a census in Britain.
Religious beliefs that only God knows the number of people initially caused strong ______ to organizing a census in Britain.
Growing populations and the Industrial Revolution were key ______ for conducting a census in Britain.
Growing populations and the Industrial Revolution were key ______ for conducting a census in Britain.
Thomas Malthus's essay highlighted concerns that population growth could outpace the earth's ability to produce sufficient ______.
Thomas Malthus's essay highlighted concerns that population growth could outpace the earth's ability to produce sufficient ______.
The 1931 UK census is notable for having been completely ______ in a fire.
The 1931 UK census is notable for having been completely ______ in a fire.
Unlike past censuses, modern censuses gather many ______ questions to inform policy and improve administration.
Unlike past censuses, modern censuses gather many ______ questions to inform policy and improve administration.
John Rickman, as Speaker’s Secretary, played a crucial role as the ______ of the first British census.
John Rickman, as Speaker’s Secretary, played a crucial role as the ______ of the first British census.
While early censuses primarily served military and tax reasons, today, censuses are essential for policy development, service targeting, and ______ allocation.
While early censuses primarily served military and tax reasons, today, censuses are essential for policy development, service targeting, and ______ allocation.
In 1913, a British activist named ______ became a martyr for women's suffrage when she was struck by King George V's horse at the Epsom Derby.
In 1913, a British activist named ______ became a martyr for women's suffrage when she was struck by King George V's horse at the Epsom Derby.
The 'Anti-Suffrage League' promoted the idea of 'division of functions' as the ______ of civilisation, highlighting the opposition women faced when fighting for equality.
The 'Anti-Suffrage League' promoted the idea of 'division of functions' as the ______ of civilisation, highlighting the opposition women faced when fighting for equality.
Before women were given the same voting rights as men, the 1918 vote was given to men over 21 and women over 30 who were ______ or the wives of householders.
Before women were given the same voting rights as men, the 1918 vote was given to men over 21 and women over 30 who were ______ or the wives of householders.
______ was the first Black woman elected to the House of Commons in 1987, marking a milestone for women in British politics.
______ was the first Black woman elected to the House of Commons in 1987, marking a milestone for women in British politics.
Among younger people aged 25-34, a higher percentage of ______ attain tertiary education compared to men, indicating a shift in educational attainment.
Among younger people aged 25-34, a higher percentage of ______ attain tertiary education compared to men, indicating a shift in educational attainment.
The percentage of women aged 16-64 employed today is over ______%, which has increased from slightly over half in 1971.
The percentage of women aged 16-64 employed today is over ______%, which has increased from slightly over half in 1971.
Despite increasing participation, women represent just under ______% of the total labor force in the UK as of 2017, reflecting there is still work to be done.
Despite increasing participation, women represent just under ______% of the total labor force in the UK as of 2017, reflecting there is still work to be done.
______ was the first British female astronaut.
______ was the first British female astronaut.
Flashcards
1970s Influencers
1970s Influencers
Pop Art was influenced by Jann Haworth and Pauline Boty and fashion was influence by Twiggy and Peter Blake
1971 Currency Decimalization
1971 Currency Decimalization
Finally moved to a decimal system where £1 = 100 pence.
Main issues in 1970s Britain
Main issues in 1970s Britain
Widespread strikes, high inflation, terrorism, violence, shrinking economy, falling birth rates.
1974 Free Contraception
1974 Free Contraception
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"Separate Spheres"
"Separate Spheres"
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1975 Sex Discrimination Act
1975 Sex Discrimination Act
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Examples of Women’s Marginalization (18th-19th centuries)
Examples of Women’s Marginalization (18th-19th centuries)
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1978 First Test-Tube Baby
1978 First Test-Tube Baby
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1970s Package Holidays
1970s Package Holidays
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“Odd Women”
“Odd Women”
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Mary Wollstonecraft
Mary Wollstonecraft
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1970s Shrinking Influence
1970s Shrinking Influence
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Girton College
Girton College
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University of London (1878)
University of London (1878)
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Emmeline Pankhurst
Emmeline Pankhurst
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Equal Pay Act (1970)
Equal Pay Act (1970)
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Beveridge Report (1942)
Beveridge Report (1942)
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Five Giant Evils
Five Giant Evils
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Butler Education Act (1944)
Butler Education Act (1944)
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Tripartite System
Tripartite System
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Clement Attlee
Clement Attlee
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Festival of Britain (1951)
Festival of Britain (1951)
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Affluent 1950s
Affluent 1950s
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Swinging Sixties
Swinging Sixties
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Census Skipping Fine
Census Skipping Fine
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GRT
GRT
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The Travellers Movement
The Travellers Movement
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Devolution
Devolution
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William Beveridge
William Beveridge
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Emily Davison
Emily Davison
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Suffragette Property Damage
Suffragette Property Damage
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Anti-Suffrage League
Anti-Suffrage League
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1918 Voting Rights
1918 Voting Rights
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1928 Equal Suffrage
1928 Equal Suffrage
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Female Employment Today
Female Employment Today
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Women in the UK Labour Force
Women in the UK Labour Force
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Tertiary Education trend
Tertiary Education trend
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What is a Census?
What is a Census?
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Oldest Known Censuses
Oldest Known Censuses
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Doomsday Book (1086)
Doomsday Book (1086)
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Early Modern Censuses
Early Modern Censuses
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Opposition to Early UK Censuses
Opposition to Early UK Censuses
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Reasons for British Census
Reasons for British Census
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First British Census Organizer
First British Census Organizer
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Census Purpose: Past vs Present
Census Purpose: Past vs Present
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Study Notes
BAME
- A survey by the Royal Society of Literature found that:
- Only 7% of 400 named writers were from Black, Asian, or minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
- Shakespeare was named by 210 people, while each BAME writer was named only once
The Scottish Literary Renaissance (1980s-1990s)
- A golden age of Scottish fiction .
- Novels became a way to express Scottish identity & struggles.
- Since there was no Scottish parliament, writers became the voice of the nation.
- Common themes:
- Pessimism – Reflecting struggles in Scotland.
- Disappointment – Political and economic frustrations.
- Political despair – Feeling powerless.
- Urban alienation – Characters feeling lost in cities.
The Black Arts Movement
- This movement began in the UK challenging lack of representation and marginalistion of black artist
- And they focused on colonial race recognition
Key Points
-The British literature has become known as exhaustion and the notion that its style is dying replaced
- and the booker prize and its impact and known winners have also changed the styles
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