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There was a great desire for social change. Immediately after The Second World War, Clement Attlee's Labour Party won a landslide victory over Winston Churchill and the Conservatives.
As a result of the wars, women had earned a more valued place in society.
The Second World War ended in Europe on 8 May 1945. People were recovering from nearly six years of warfare, danger and uncertainty.
Class distinctions had been greatly reduced as a result of two world wars.
There were strong distinctions between the upper and lower classes.
Women were subservient to men. All a well off women could do was get married; a poor woman was seen as cheap labour.
The ruling classes saw no need to change the status quo.
The First World War
The Titanic
Stereotypical Gender Roles
Distinct Class System
Capitalist Society
The National Coal Strike
No Welfare State
Won't accept Eric's problem, even after Sheila tells her.
Women had no Right to Vote
Government introduced minimum wage law
Tells Sheila off for using slang.
At the end, she acts as if nothing has happened.
Tells Birling off for saying that the food was good.
She would try to hide what happened to avoid a public scandal.
Women had full voting rights
World War 2 had just ended
Pretends not to know what the inspector is taking about. Suggests that she is hiding a lot more.
Supports charity but used her influence to have Eva's case refused.
Socialism is becoming appealing
Education Act and rights put for all classes
Sheila says that Mrs Birling is building a wall between them and the girl - she is trying to hide the truth.
NHS formed
Labour Party in power
Introduced Welfare
Class distinctions reduced
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