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British Culture since 1945: Part II

Titre: British Culture since 1945: Part II

Exposé Écrit pour un Séminaire / Cours , 2004 , 34 Pages , Note: sehr gut

Autor:in: MMag. Dr. Sabine Picout (Auteur)

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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?

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Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

  • British culture 1970-...
    • Why was there a slight, but perceptible rise in the birth rate at the start of 1975?
    • Which 5 reasons are offered for persistent economic failure in the 1970s?
    • Discuss the implications of the title of Germaine Greer’s seminal text of 1970.
    • Distinguish between types of feminism in the 1970s.
    • Sam Fox was a “page 3 girl”. Explain.
    • Explain why “punk” fashion became the rage in the mid/late 70s.
    • Interpret Mrs Thatcher’s version of St. Francis of Assisi’s prayer. How does it relate to social, political and economic realities in 1979?
    • Define the economic principles of “Thatcherism”.
    • For which reasons were there serious riots in cities around Britain in the mid 1980s?
    • Which factors caused the financial sector to boom after 1986?
    • What were the social “downsides” of such a boom?
    • Which changes in the Labour Party are observable in the early/mid 1990s?
    • In which ways has the New Labour Government tended to direct action?
    • How have the Royal Family changed since the death of Diana in August 1997?
    • In which ways has the loss of confidence in science been shown?
    • Discuss critically the author’s assessment of the “post-feminist” era in Britain.
    • Account for the multi-cultural aspect of Britain in the late 1990s.
    • How, since 1997, are the arts organised by government?
    • Offer examples of “New Realism” in film and the visual arts.
      • Mike Leigh
        • Bleak Moments (1971)
        • Abigail’s Party (1977)
        • High Hopes (1988)
        • Life is Sweet (1991)
        • Secrets and Lies (1996)
      • Alan Parker
        • Bugsy Malone (1975)
        • Fame (1980)
        • Pink Floyd The Wall (1982)
        • Evita (1997)
        • The Commitments (1991)
      • Peter Cattaneo
      • Mark Herman
        • Brassed Off (1996)
      • Peter Chelsom
        • Hear My Song (1991)
      • Ken Loach
        • Riff Raff (1991)
      • Danny Boyle
        • Shallow Grave (1994)
        • Trainspotting (1995)
      • John Boorman
        • The General (1998)
      • Gary Oldman
        • Nil by Mouth (1997)
      • Louis Malle
        • Damage (1992)
      • Gurinder Chadha
        • Bhaji on the Beach (1994)
      • Julian Henriques
        • Babymother (1998)
      • Udayan Prasad
        • My Son the Fanatic (1998)
    • Define “Cool Britannia”. Offer examples from the arts.
    • The 1990 BritArt
      • Lucian Freud (1922)
      • Frank Auerbach (1931)
      • Leon Kossof (1922)
      • Helen Chardwick (1953-1996)
        • Feminist Painters
          • Eileen (Cooper) Eckman
          • Gwen Hardie
      • Christine Borland
      • Tracey Emin
      • Sarah Lucas
      • Rachel Whiteread
      • Anthony Gormely
      • Gillian Wearing
      • Marcus Garvey
    • Brit Pop
      • Blur
      • The Verve
      • The Stone Roses
      • Portishead
    • What do cultural and media studies at British universities include?

    Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

    This text is a comprehensive overview of British culture since 1945, focusing on the key events, social shifts, and artistic developments of the period. The work aims to provide a detailed analysis of British society's evolution, highlighting the transformations that have shaped the nation's cultural landscape. * **The Evolution of British Society:** The text explores the significant changes in British society since 1945, including demographic trends, social movements, and political shifts. * **Economic Transformations:** The text examines the economic changes that have impacted British culture, from the post-war economic boom to the challenges of globalization and neoliberalism. * **Cultural Movements and Expressions:** The text analyzes the various cultural movements and expressions that have emerged in Britain since 1945, encompassing art, music, film, and literature. * **Social and Political Issues:** The text explores key social and political issues that have shaped British culture, such as feminism, class conflict, racial tensions, and national identity. * **The Role of the Arts:** The text examines the significant role of the arts in shaping British cultural identity and reflecting societal changes.

    Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

    This section focuses on the key themes and events of the text. It explores the social, economic, and cultural shifts that have shaped Britain, including the rise of feminism, the impact of Thatcherism, the emergence of BritPop, and the role of the arts in reflecting contemporary issues.

    Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

    This text delves into the complexities of British culture since 1945, examining key concepts such as: social and economic transformations, cultural movements, feminism, Thatcherism, BritPop, New Realism, “Cool Britannia”, and the role of the arts in reflecting contemporary issues.
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