AIC Themes - created from Mind Map

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Britain in 1912 and 1945

Family life

Social class

Young and old (generation gap)

Men and woman (sexism)

Judgement

Learning about life

Social responsibility

Britain in 1912

Britain in 1945

Those with the most money had the most amount of power

The Labour party was formed in 1906 the represent the working class

only men who owned property could vote.

Women weren't allowed to vote. women lives were controlled by their families and husbands

There was not much government help so charities like Sybil's were very important

Britain was still divided by class, but in 1928 all women and men were allowed to vote

There were still conflicts between business owners and workers

family members were expected to know their role and the content with there position

Gender roles

The Birlings want everyone to believe they're the perfect family

The gender roles are clearly defined, the ladies 'withdraw' to let the men talk about 'male' stuff

the parents were in charge of the familys

Children were expected to be obedient and unquestioning

men were expected to work to support their 'perfect' family and protect women (especially their wives and daughters)

Women were expected to marry into money so they didn't have to work and plan parties, visit friends and have children. they didn't do jobs like washing, cooking or cleaning

There was a clear class structure in the early 20th century

The class system could make it difficult for those lower down

Priestly portrays the upper classes as having limited sense of social responsibility for those less well off. they ether: didn't know, didn't want to know or didn't care

Working class - had all the hardest jobs and little money

Middle class - Owned factories or were professionals (like lawyers), had plenty of money and control

Upper class - inherited loads of land and money. were often lords and ladies

Eva/Daisy - she struggles through life, doing tough jobs, only just earning enough to survive

The Birlings are wealthy, own a business and are able to live very comfortably

Gerald's family own land, and are socially ' better' than Arthur's. inherited money had a higher status than trade.

The older generation are old-fashioned

The younger generation are different

Arthur and Sybil Birling have very traditional views - They think that they know best, that children should be seen but not heard

They respect the views of the ruling class

Some are abitious, determined and motivated - Eva smiths courage to stand up to Birling is the main reason she got sacked

The younger generation threaten the older generation