History A-Level
The ‘liberal society’ and permissive legislation
What The ‘liberal society’ and permissive legislation means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of The ‘liberal society’ and permissive legislation
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After 1951, affluence, consumerism and youth culture produced permissive legislation on abortion, homosexuality and divorce, alongside changing attitudes to authority and tradition.
Topics that use The ‘liberal society’ and permissive legislation
- Society in transition, 1918–79 (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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