Context

• socialism


  An ideology which focuses on supporting the most vulnerable members of society. Traditional view of the Labour party, who won the election in 1945
• Capitalism


  An ideology focusing on the success of individuals and emphasizing profit over anything else. Traditional view of the Conservative party
• World War 1 and 2 


  The most devastating loss of life the world had ever seen. Warfare and society was changed forever as technological advances allowed for new weaponry and more men were drafted to the front lines.
• Dates for world war 1

  1914-1918
• dates for world war 2

  1939-1945
• womens rights


  Beginning in the late 19th century, women began a movement to fight for political and social reforms. In 1918 some women gained the right to vote. It wasn’t until 1928 that they were given equal rights to vote in the same way as men
• workers strikes 


  The emergence of unions gave workers more negotiating power with their employers in attempts to secure fairer pay
• social class 


  Britain was still very much divided into social classes, the main ones being the aristocracy, the middle class, and the lower, working class. There was a huge divide between rich and poor
• scandal


  Members of the upper/middle class were keen to avoid any scandalous behavior being revealed to protect their reputation
• deserving poor


  Only those who were considered to have little money through no fault of their own, as well as good morals, were considered worthy of help
• welfare state 


  Introduction of benefits and the NHS, following Labour’s victory in 1945