Anglo-American Civilisation
Inequality and Gender
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Anglo-American Civilisation
All our articles dealing with Anglo-American Civilisation, from the Reformation in the British Isles to modern day United Kingdom and the USA.
Anglo-American Civilisation
Inequality and Race
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Anglo-American Civilisation
The Affluent Society : poverty rediscovered?
Post-war Britain is characterised by Butskellism, a hybrid word formed from the Conservative (Butler) and Labour (Gaitskell) Chancellors of the Exchequer.
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The Welfare State: an end to poverty and inequality ?
Wartime hardships, national solidarity and the acceptance of an increased role for the State led to the need for durable change in social and health policies.
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The Beveridge Report: a Revolution?
It had been thought William Beveridge would just tidy up the existing schemes but in fact, he came up with a brand-new scheme.
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More electoral inequalities : the Road to Female Suffrage
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Ante Bellum, Inter Bella : Legislation and the Depression
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Electoral inequalities in Victorian England: the Road to Male Suffrage
Eventually, after a long struggle (The Peterloo Massacre in 1819), the First Reform Act was passed in 1832, which resulted in an extension of male suffrage.
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Victorian philanthropy in 19th century England
Charity was widespread during the 19th century though the actual amount distributed is difficult to estimate.
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The Poor Law Amendment Act (1834)
The aim was to dissuade all but the very hopeless from seeking assistance since poverty was the fault of the individual and should be punished.
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Scotland: the State, the Nation, Home Rule, and Devolution
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The Scottish Parliament
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