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.
TweetClip Info
- Clip length: 4'02''
- Broadcast year: 2010
Curriculum Connection
- PSHE
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Licence: ERA Licence required
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
Content
- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Two
- Programme: The British Family
- Episode: Marriage
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