The changing role of women in post-war Britain

History

The aims of the post-war Labour government

The NHS and the welfare state

Social democracy and nationalisation in post-war Britain

Experiences of racism in 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'?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Which term describes when there are not enough workers to meet demand?

Complete the sentence: To call someone up for compulsory military service is to {{}} them.

How many women were involved in work for the Land Army during WW2?

How many married women in Britain had paid jobs of any kind in the 1930s?

What subjects did schooling for girls continue to focus on immediately post-WW2?

In what year was the Equal Pay Act passed?

Which term describes the transfer of an industry or business from private to government ownership?

Complete the sentence: The Labour government justified their post-WW2 policies with their belief in {{}}.

Which major industries were the last to be nationalised?

It had helped the economy to recover in the long-term.

It had helped the economy to recover in the short-term.

It had proved popular with the British public.

It had proved unpopular with the British public.

Why did the Conservatives continue to keep key industries nationalised despite their opposition to the policy?

Parts of the countryside were brought onto the electric grid.

The government had to compensate the former industry owners.

Which of the following statements were positives of nationalisation?

They were sold back to private companies.

They were sold to international governments.

What happened to nationalised industries in the 1980s?

The changing role of women in post-war Britain

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