1) Why was there a slight, but perceptible rise in the birth rate at the start of 1975? Speculate.
After World War II there was an increase in the birth rate. A generation later (about 20 years later) this part of the population was of a fertile and childbearing age. That’s the reason why more people were having children^and the birth rate was again higher.
2) Which 5 reasons are offered for persistent economic failure in the 1970s?
Table of Contents
1) Why was there a slight, but perceptible rise in the birth rate at the start of 1975? Speculate.
2) Which 5 reasons are offered for persistent economic failure in the 1970s?
3) Discuss the implications of the title of Germaine Greer’s seminal text of 1970.
4) Distinguish between types of feminism in the 1970s
5) Sam Fox was a “page 3 girl”. Explain
6) Explain why “punk” fashion became the rage in the mid/late 70s
7) Interpret Mrs Thatcher’s version of St. Francis of Assisi’s prayer. How does it relate to social, political and economic realities in 1979?
8) Define the economic principles of “Thatcherism”
9) For which reasons were there serious riots in cities around Britain in the mid 1980s?
10) Which factors caused the financial sector to boom after 1986?
11) What were the social “downsides” of such a boom?
12) Which changes in the Labour Party are observable in the early/mid 1990s?
13) In which ways has the New Labour Government tended to direct action?
14) How have the Royal Family changed since the death of Diana in August 1997?
15) In which ways has the loss of confidence in science been shown?
16) Discuss critically the author’s assessment of the “post-feminist” era in Britain.
17) Account for the multi-cultural aspect of Britain in the late 1990s.
18) How, since 1997, are the arts organised by government?
19) Offer examples of “New Realism” in film and the visual arts.
New Realism or Naturalism
Representatives of this stream are:
I) Mike Leigh
II) Alan Parker
III) Peter Cattaneo
IV) Mark Herman
V) Peter Chelsom
VI) Ken Loach
I) Danny Boyle:
The 1990 BritArt
Brit Pop
20) Define “Cool Britannia”. Offer examples from the arts.
21) What do cultural and media studies at British universities include?
Objective and Research Scope
This portfolio serves as a documentation of research into the cultural, political, and artistic development of Britain from 1945 to the late 1990s, using a worksheet-based analysis of key socio-economic shifts and creative movements.
- Evolution of economic policies and Thatcherism
- Transformation of British feminism and gender roles
- Impact of social and economic crises on subcultures and arts
- Development of "New Realism" in British cinema
- The rise of "Cool Britannia" and contemporary artistic expressions
Excerpt from the Work
1) Why was there a slight, but perceptible rise in the birth rate at the start of 1975? Speculate.
After World War II there was an increase in the birth rate. A generation later (about 20 years later) this part of the population was of a fertile and childbearing age. That’s the reason why more people were having children and the birth rate was again higher.
Summary of Chapters
1) Why was there a slight, but perceptible rise in the birth rate at the start of 1975? Speculate.: An analysis of post-WWII demographics explaining the cyclical increase in birth rates.
2) Which 5 reasons are offered for persistent economic failure in the 1970s?: A breakdown of industrial decline, lack of competitiveness, and the impact of the oil crisis.
3) Discuss the implications of the title of Germaine Greer’s seminal text of 1970.: An exploration of feminism and the symbolism behind "The Female Eunuch".
4) Distinguish between types of feminism in the 1970s: A comparison between radical and moderate feminist groups in the 1970s.
5) Sam Fox was a “page 3 girl”. Explain: A definition of the "page 3 girl" phenomenon using Samantha Fox as a case study.
6) Explain why “punk” fashion became the rage in the mid/late 70s: A link between economic depression, the "No future" generation, and punk aesthetics.
7) Interpret Mrs Thatcher’s version of St. Francis of Assisi’s prayer. How does it relate to social, political and economic realities in 1979?: A critique of Thatcher’s political rhetoric in relation to her actual socio-economic policies.
8) Define the economic principles of “Thatcherism”: An overview of monetarism, privatization, and their impact on employment.
9) For which reasons were there serious riots in cities around Britain in the mid 1980s?: A discussion on the social consequences of the North-South divide and poverty.
10) Which factors caused the financial sector to boom after 1986?: A look at the deregulation of the financial sector and North Sea oil.
11) What were the social “downsides” of such a boom?: An examination of the loss of manual labor opportunities and the increase in precarious part-time work.
12) Which changes in the Labour Party are observable in the early/mid 1990s?: An analysis of the shift away from militancy and traditional socialist symbols under Neil Kinnock.
13) In which ways has the New Labour Government tended to direct action?: A brief look at devolution in Scotland and Wales and the Northern Ireland peace process.
14) How have the Royal Family changed since the death of Diana in August 1997?: An assessment of the modernization of the monarchy's image.
15) In which ways has the loss of confidence in science been shown?: A report on public concern regarding pollution, global warming, and diseases like CJD.
16) Discuss critically the author’s assessment of the “post-feminist” era in Britain.: A critique of institutional male dominance despite feminist progress.
17) Account for the multi-cultural aspect of Britain in the late 1990s.: A study of the integration challenges faced by non-white communities.
18) How, since 1997, are the arts organised by government?: An overview of the Department of Culture, Media and Sport and the Arts Councils.
19) Offer examples of “New Realism” in film and the visual arts.: An exploration of realistic storytelling in 90s British cinema and the "London School" of painters.
20) Define “Cool Britannia”. Offer examples from the arts.: An explanation of the cultural nationalist movement and the rise of BritPop and BritArt.
21) What do cultural and media studies at British universities include?: A summary of the academic scope of cultural and media studies in Britain.
Keywords
Thatcherism, Punk, Feminism, British Culture, BritPop, BritArt, Monetarism, New Realism, Labour Party, Cultural Studies, Social Unrest, Devolution, Mike Leigh, Samantha Fox, Cool Britannia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this work?
This work provides an overview of British socio-cultural history from 1945 through the 1990s, focusing on political shifts, feminist movements, and artistic trends.
What are the primary themes discussed?
The primary themes include the economic impact of Thatcherism, the evolution of social rights, the development of modern British cinema, and the rise of global cultural phenomena like BritPop.
What is the main goal of this research?
The goal is to analyze the relationship between Britain's political and economic climate and its cultural and artistic output during the late 20th century.
Which scientific method is employed?
The work utilizes a documentary analysis approach, examining secondary sources, contemporary reports, and artistic case studies to illustrate societal changes.
What is covered in the main body of the text?
The main body covers key developments such as the rise of "New Realism" in film, the political strategies of the Thatcher era, the multi-cultural landscape of the late 90s, and the government's role in the arts.
What keywords characterize the work?
Key terms include Thatcherism, Punk, Feminism, BritPop, BritArt, and Cultural Studies, reflecting the diverse range of political and artistic analysis.
How does the author interpret Mrs. Thatcher's use of St. Francis of Assisi's prayer?
The author argues that Thatcher misused the prayer as a political tool, as her policies of free-market economy and reduced welfare were in direct contrast to the saint's philosophy of harmony.
What characterized the "New Realism" in 1990s British cinema?
New Realism focused on the lives of ordinary people in various life situations, moving away from overtly political films toward authentic representations of human dramas, exemplified by directors like Mike Leigh.
What does the term "Cool Britannia" signify in this context?
It refers to a cultural renouncing of American influences in the 1990s, manifesting in domestic creative movements such as BritFilm, BritPop, and BritArt.
How is the shift in the Labour Party described?
The text notes a transition from a militant, left-wing organization focused on state ownership to a more modern, less militant entity characterized by a shift in symbolism, moving from the red flag to a red rose.
- Quote paper
- MMag. Dr. Sabine Picout (Author), 2004, British Culture since 1945: Part II , Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/189967
