Society

• What was the high point of second-wave feminism?

  The 1970s
• What significant event did the United Nations inaugurate in 1977?

  International Women's Day
• When was the initial Women's Liberation meeting held?

  1970
• What action did Women's Liberation groups take during the 1970 Miss World Contest?

  They disrupted the contest to protest objectification
• What did protesters throw onto the stage during the Miss World Contest disruption?

  Stink and smoke bombs
• What were the demands of the Women's Lib demonstrations in March 1971?

  Equal pay and free 24-hour nurseries
• How did the feminist movement in the 1970s aim to change the relationship between work and home?

  By addressing women's repression and seeking solutions
• What did radical feminists believe about women's oppression?

  It was caused by patriarchal society
• What issues did socialist feminists focus on?

  Women's equality and financial independence
• When did the birth control pill become widely available through the NHS?

  1971
• What significant development occurred in 1976 regarding violence against women?

  The first rape crisis centre opened in London
• What did the Domestic Violence Act of 1976 allow women to do?

  Take out court orders against violent partners
• What were the 'Reclaim the Night' marches in response to?

  The murders by the Yorkshire Ripper
• When was the Sex Discrimination Act passed?

  1975
• What was the purpose of the Sex Discrimination Act?

  To end gender-based discrimination
• What did the Equality Opportunities Commission oversee?

  The Sex Discrimination Act and Equal Pay Act
• How effective was the Equality Opportunities Commission in the years 1976 to 1983?

  It launched only nine investigations
• What change occurred in women's ability to take out mortgages starting in 1971?

  Women could take out mortgages without male guarantors
• What did the Employment Protection Act of 1975 introduce?

  Paid maternity leave and protection against dismissal
• What was a significant limitation of the Equal Pay Act?

  Employers could make tasks non-comparable
• What percentage of men's wages did women earn in 1970?

  54 percent
• What percentage of men's wages did women earn by 1977?

  70 percent
• What did the Immigration Act of 1971 restrict?

  The right of New Commonwealth people to immigrate
• What was the population of the Asian community in Bradford by the late 1970s?

  Nearly 50,000
• What was the National Front's stance on immigration?

  It opposed immigration and promoted racial purity
• How many candidates did the National Front put up in the February 1974 general election?

  90 candidates
• What did Margaret Thatcher express concern about in her 1978 interview?

  Fear of being overwhelmed by immigrants
• How did the National Front's activities affect race relations in Britain?

  They provoked violence and hostility towards immigrants
• What was the purpose of the Anti-Nazi League established in 1977?

  To combat racism and the National Front
• What was the outcome of the Rock Against Racism concert in April 1978?

  Attracted 100,000 people
• What was the significance of the Rock Against Racism movement?

  It united people against racist attitudes
• Who headlined the Rock Against Racism concert?

  The Clash
• What did David Widgery write about the Rock Against Racism concert?

  It represented three generations of the Left
• What group was attracted by National Front ideas?

  Skinheads
• What was 'Paki-bashing' associated with?

  Violent attacks on ethnic minorities
• When did Rock Against Racism start?

  1976
• What prompted the creation of Rock Against Racism?

  Comments by Eric Clapton supporting Enoch Powell
• How many people attended the Rock Against Racism concert in April 1978?

  100,000
• Which band headlined the Rock Against Racism concert?

  The Clash
• What musical influences did The Clash draw upon?

  Reggae and ska, as well as punk rock