when there are not enough workers to meet demand

a group of countries or provinces ruled from the centre by another person or group of people

prejudice or discrimination against a person on the basis of their race and ethnicity

Experiences of racism in Britain

History

The aims of the post-war Labour government

The NHS and the welfare state

Social democracy and nationalisation in post-war Britain

The changing role of women in post-war Britain

British society after WWII, 1945-1970

In this unit, pupils explore how post-war Britain aimed to become a ‘New Jerusalem’ and address social reforms. This prepares them for the next unit, ‘Thematic study: how has the role of women in British society changed?’, where they will examine the evolving role of women and how it reflects broader social changes.

In ‘The Industrial Revolution: did industrialisation revolutionise people’s lives?’, pupils explored how industrialisation transformed society. This unit continues that exploration by analysing how post-war Britain aimed to improve social conditions and redefine itself as a ‘New Jerusalem’ amid new challenges and opportunities.

In this unit, pupils learn about the significant changes that took place in post-war Britain: the establishment of the NHS and the welfare state, the growth of social democracy, the changing role of women and the experience of racism in Britain.

Post-war Britain: for whom did the United Kingdom become a 'New Jerusalem'?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Which term describes prejudice or discrimination against a person on the basis of their race and ethnicity?

Complete the sentence: The British Nationality Act 1948 made provision for all countries that had once been part of the British {{}} to have British passports.

How many Caribbean people moved to Britain during the 1950s and 1960s?

They came from the town of Windrush in the Caribbean.

They were rushed in to solve Britain’s labour shortages.

They were named after the ship the first migrants arrived on.

They were named after the company who recruited them to Britain.

Why are Caribbean migrants to post-WW2 Britain known as the ‘Windrush generation’?

In which sector did many Caribbean women fill valuable roles?

The children of Caribbean migrants faced bullying in schools.

Caribbean migrants easily found high-paying and highly-skilled work.

Black tenants were overcharged for overcrowded and poor-quality housing.

Received a welcoming and understanding reception from local communities.

Faced poor and unfair treatment by the police and judicial system.

Which of the following were ways in which Caribbean migrants were treated in post-WW2 Britain?

Complete the sentence: During World War Two (WW2), many women entered the workforce or were {{}} into military support services.

Complete the sentence: In the 1940s and 1950s, women were seen as {{}} workers and were paid less than men.

the belief that a woman’s rightful place was in the home

discrimination and unequal pay in the workplace

trade unions wanted to protect the skilled status and wages of female members

women’s war work was seen as a long-term solution

the decline of traditional industries in Britain

Which of the following were barriers women faced to the workforce post-WW2?

What age did the Labour government raise the school leaving age to in 1947?

When was the marriage bar lifted for female teachers?

Which of the following allowed more women to enter the workforce in the 1950s?

Starter Quiz