Women
In what year did married women begin to pay full National Insurance contributions and claim full benefits when unemployed?
1978
Under the National Insurance Act 1946, how were non-working wives classified regarding unemployment benefits?
As dependents of their husbands
Who was the first permanent female news anchor in 1975, marking a shift in media roles?
Angela Rippon
What was a significant outcome of the 1970 Matrimonial Proceedings and Property Act regarding divorce settlements?
Women received a higher share of wealth
The 1969 Divorce Reform Act allowed couples to end their marriage based on what condition?
Irreconcilable differences
The 1967 Abortion Act was passed following concerns about what issue?
Illegal 'backstreet' abortions
Before the 1960s and 70s, what was often considered a woman's main goal in life?
A role as a dutiful wife and mother
What technological advancement contributed to women gaining greater sexual equality with men?
Wider availability of the pill
What percentage of married women were working by 1971, showing a steady increase from previous decades?
50%
In the 1970s, how many years did women typically stay out of work after having a child, a reduction from 10 years in the 1950s?
4 years
What term describes the invisible barrier that women often faced, preventing their advancement in careers, often due to the impact of motherhood?
Glass ceiling
By 1945, what percentage of women worked in engineering, a significant increase from 14% in 1933?
33%
Which government act, passed in 1975, made it illegal to discriminate against women in employment, training, housing, and education?
Sex Discrimination Act
Which committee was established in 1943, partly influenced by women's wartime experiences, to recommend equal pay in the civil service?
The Equal Pay Campaign Committee (EPCC).
What major historical event is cited as a primary reason for the increased likelihood of married women working in 1979 compared to 1919?
The impact of the Second World War.
What was the primary consequence of the Restoration of Pre-War Practices Act on women's employment after World War I?
Women were expected to return to pre-war jobs or quit work.
Which of the following was NOT a civilian or auxiliary role commonly undertaken by women during the Second World War?
Frontline combat soldier.
According to the notes, what personal advantages did women gain from their wartime employment, beyond improved wages?
New skills and increased self-confidence.
How many female Members of Parliament were there in 1945 and 1955, out of 630 MPs?
24 female MPs
Which two influential feminist literary works are mentioned as contributing to the Women's Liberation Movement?
The Feminine Mystique and The Female Eunuch
Which significant piece of legislation was Barbara Castle, as Secretary of State for Employment, responsible for in 1970?
The Equal Pay Act
What significant event in 1968 attracted national attention and helped galvanise female activism?
The Dagenham strike
By how much did female trade union membership increase during the 1970s, according to the notes?
From 2.8 million to 3.8 million
Which of the following was a significant reason for the low number of female Members of Parliament (MPs)?
The absence of a dedicated women's political party.
In what year did women achieve equal voting rights with men in the UK, extending the franchise to women over 21?
1928
What was the approximate number of female Members of Parliament (MPs) in 1945 and 1955?
Approximately 24 female MPs.
Regarding women's representation in government, what was generally true about their presence in the cabinet?
Only a small number of women reached the cabinet.
Which of these acts, introduced in the 1960s, contributed to significant changes in women's lives?
The 1969 Divorce Reform Act.
In what year did women achieve equal franchise with men in the UK?
1928
Which act, passed in 1970, was a key development in addressing wage disparities in the labour market?
Equal Pay Act