Gender roles in the 1950’s | The British Family
In the 1950s, domestic chores were very much a woman's domain, so much so that, schools and discourse discouraged young girls from becoming much else.
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The Diversity of the contemporary family | The British Family
Jaqueline Wilson and Kirsty Young discuss how the classic nuclear family has changed in contemporary culture.
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Britain's elderly | The British Family
With grandparents living longer, modern parents are in a dilemma when ageing and healthcare become an issue.