SOCIAL

• 1918 campaign slogan = homes for heroes
• 1917 whitley councils act provided rep for employers and employees
• growing fear of bolshevism
• 1918 ed act required local councils to provide ed plans for all kids
• addison act 1919 provided govt subsidies to build 70,000 homes a year
• sanke commision 1919 recommended nationalisation
• 1922- BBC formed
• 1935- penguin books founded
• Housing and Town Planning Act (1919)


  Aimed to improve housing conditions and provide better living standards
• National Health Insurance Act (1911)

  Provided health insurance for workers, extended in 1920
• Education Act (1918)


  Raised the school leaving age to 14 and introduced compulsory education for children between 5 and 14
• Fisher Education Act (1918)


  Provided for the establishment of secondary schools and increased funding for education
• Widows', Orphans', and Old-Age Contributory Pensions Act (1925)


  Introduced contributory pensions for workers
• Workmen's Compensation Act (1923)


  Provided compensation for workers injured at work
• Trade Boards Act (1909)


  Established minimum wages for certain industries, extended in 1918
• Unemployment Insurance Act (1920)


  Introduced unemployment benefits for workers
• Cinema


  Rise of cinema as a popular form of entertainment, with attendance increasing from 1 million in 1914 to 20 million in 1939
• Women's participation in the workforce

  Women took on new roles in industry and agriculture during World War I, leading to increased independence
• Radio


  Introduction of radio broadcasting in the 1920s, providing access to news, music, and entertainment for the masses
• Rise of the nuclear family

  Shift from extended families to nuclear families, with increased emphasis on individualism and personal freedom
• Decline of the aristocracy

  Decline of the aristocracy and the rise of the middle class, leading to changes in social hierarchy and values
• Relaxation of social norms


  Relaxation of social norms and values, particularly in the 1920s, with increased freedom and experimentation
• Increased social mobility


  Improved education and job opportunities led to increased social mobility and a more fluid class structure
• Increased secularization


  Decline of religious influence and the rise of secular values, leading to changes in attitudes towards morality and ethics
• Looser clothing


  Clothing became less restrictive, with a focus on comfort and practicality
• Shorter hemlines


  Women's skirts and dresses became shorter, revealing more leg and ankle
• Changing attitudes towards masculinity

  The traditional masculine ideal began to shift, with a greater emphasis on emotional expression and sensitivity
• Relaxed rules for socializing


  The rules governing social interactions, such as formal introductions and chaperones, became less strict
• Increased freedom for women

  Women gained more independence, with greater freedom to work, socialize, and participate in activities outside the home
• Relaxed attitudes towards sex


  The 1920s saw a shift towards a more permissive attitude towards sex, with a greater emphasis on personal freedom and experimentation
• Increased informality


  People began to adopt a more casual, informal approach to socializing, with a focus on enjoyment and relaxation
• Increased tolerance of homosexuality


  While still not widely accepted, there was a growing tolerance of homosexuality, particularly in urban areas
• Rise of jazz and dance


  Jazz music and dance became popular, with a focus on excitement, energy, and self-expression
• Increased participation in sports

  Sports like tennis, cricket, and football became more popular, with a greater emphasis on participation and enjoyment
• Men's fashion


  Men's clothing also became less formal, with a focus on comfort and practicality
• Changing attitudes towards marriage

  The 1920s saw a shift towards more equal partnerships in marriage, with a greater emphasis on companionship and mutual respect
• Flapper culture


  The flapper style, characterized by short skirts, loose clothing, and bobbed hair, became popular among young women
• Decline of formal introductions


  The traditional formal introduction, where a person was introduced to a social circle through a mutual acquaintance, began to decline
• Increased informality in language


  People began to use more informal language, with a focus on colloquialisms and slang
• Rise of the 'bright young things'


  The 'bright young things', a group of young, wealthy, and fashionable people, became known for their hedonistic lifestyle and rejection of traditional values