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British Society Transformation 1939-1975: Immigrant Contribution, Women's Rights, Teenage Culture

This study focuses on the evolution of British society from 1939 to 1975, exploring changes and constants in areas such as immigration, women's lives, and teenage culture. It delves into the impact of World War II, the National Health Service, and societal transformations. Students will examine the experiences of immigrants, gender discrimination faced by women, and factors driving changes in gender roles. By analyzing historical contexts and developments, learners will gain insight into how British society evolved over this significant period.

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British Society Transformation 1939-1975: Immigrant Contribution, Women's Rights, Teenage Culture

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  1. How far did British society change, 1939–1975? BRITISH DEPTH STUDY UNIT A972

  2. 1940s Lots of women Queuing White faces Not many men Why do think this is the case? Did you notice the changes?

  3. Look at the vehicles The fashion Similarities/Differences Britain in the 1950s

  4. How does this scene differ from the previous slides? Can you think of any reasons for this? (think about what you learnt about 1920s America) Britain in the1960s

  5. How has the picture changed in the 1970s? Britain in the1970s

  6. British Depth Study 1939- 1975 Over the next few weeks we will be studying how and why Britain changed as well as what stayed the same. The main focus of our study will be; Immigration Lives of Women Teenagers

  7. The Questions • • What immigrants were living in Britain in 1945? • • Why did different groups migrate to Britain between 1948 and 1972? • • What were the experiences of immigrants in Britain? • • What contribution had immigrants made to British society by the early 1970s

  8. We Will Be • • What was life like for most women in the 1950s? • • How were women discriminated against in the 1960s and early 1970s? • • What factors led to changes in the roles of women? • • How much change had taken place for women by 1975?

  9. Answering • • What was it like growing up in the 1950s? • • Why were there changes in the lives of teenagers in the 1960s? • • How did teenagers and students behave in the 1960s and early 1970s?

  10. What impact did the Second World War have on the British people? What was the impact of the National Health Service on people’s lives? Two developments affected everything

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