The changing role of women
I can describe the changing role of women over time.
The changing role of women
I can describe the changing role of women over time.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Women in British society have often existed within patriarchal structures.
- There was significant continuity in the role of women between the medieval and early modern period.
- The Industrial Revolution had a significant impact on the role of women including on the work they did.
- Women winning the right to vote in 1918 had a dramatic impact on the role of women in society.
- The availability of the contraceptive pill from 1961 had a significant impact on the role of women in society.
Common misconception
Women's suffrage led to a rapid increase in the number of female MPs in Parliament.
By 1931, there were only 15 female MPs in Parliament; however, women's suffrage meant that MPs were more likely to support new laws that had a positive impact on the lives of women.
Keywords
Industrial Revolution - the Industrial Revolution was a period of great change during which improvements in technology changed how people lived and worked
Suffrage - suffrage is the right to vote
Patriarchal - patriarchal relates to a society that is controlled by men
Feminist - a person who believes in social, economic and political equality between men and women is a feminist
Contraception - a way to prevent pregnancy is known as contraception
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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