📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
3.6.3 Social change in the 1960s and 1970s
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The 1960s and 1970s were a period of significant social change in Britain. Important legislation included the abolition of the death penalty (1965), the legalisation of abortion (1967), the decriminalisation of homosexuality (1967), and the Equal Pay Act (1970). The Sex Discrimination Act of 1975 made it illegal to discriminate against women in employment and education.
Key Facts
- Death penalty abolished 1965
- Abortion legalised and homosexuality decriminalised 1967
- Equal Pay Act 1970; Sex Discrimination Act 1975
The 1960s also saw a cultural revolution. British pop music, led by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, became famous worldwide. London became a centre of fashion and culture. The 'Swinging Sixties' represented a break from the more conservative values of the post-war period. Mary Quant popularised the miniskirt, and Carnaby Street became a symbol of youth culture.
Key Facts
- Beatles and Rolling Stones — British pop music went global
- London became centre of fashion — 'Swinging Sixties'
- Mary Quant popularised the miniskirt
📝 Notas de estudio
- La pena de muerte fue abolida en Britain en 1965.
- Pena de muerte abolida en 1965
- Aborto legalizado y homosexualidad despenalizada en 1967
- Equal Pay Act 1970; Sex Discrimination Act 1975
- La Equal Pay Act de 1970 exigió igualdad salarial por trabajo igualitario, sin importar el género.
- Pena de muerte abolida en 1965
- Aborto legalizado y homosexualidad despenalizada en 1967
- Equal Pay Act 1970; Sex Discrimination Act 1975
- The Beatles fueron una parte clave de la revolución de la música pop británica de los años 60.
- Pena de muerte abolida en 1965
- Aborto legalizado y homosexualidad despenalizada en 1967
- Equal Pay Act 1970; Sex Discrimination Act 1975
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