Transcript How far did World War 2 change the lives of women?

What is the message and
purpose of each poster?
What techniques are used?
The Propaganda myth?
Learning Objectives
• Know the different types of propaganda
used by the government
• Understand the purpose and impact of
propaganda
• Be able to judge whether propaganda
was a myth concealing the reality
Outcomes
• ALL (E-D)
Describe the propaganda affecting different
aspects of life
• MOST (C-B)
Explain the message / purpose of propaganda
posters and their impact on society
• SOME (A)
Analyse the myths and reality of life on the
Home Front
“For many people, then and since, Britain
experienced a ‘good war’. Many of the
propaganda myths were true – or at
least close to the truth.”
(Collier)
Myth or reality?
Evacuation helped to break down class barriers
REALITY
Despite the argument that evacuation confirmed the
prejudices of some people against the lower classes, it
Judgement
did open upper and middle class eyes
to how poorer
people in the cities lived. This turned into sympathy
and a new sense of social concern.
• The Women’s Institute (WI) kept records of the
malnourishment of evacuees
Two supporting facts
• 1944 a new Education Act widened educational
opportunities for all children
Myth or reality?
There was a ‘Blitz Spirit’ in response to the
bombing where people ‘kept calm and carried on’
Culture and entertainment kept morale high
There was a positive influence on British society
from American soldiers stationed in Britain
Plenary
Did Britain experience a ‘good
war’ on the Home Front?
Homework
• Read the full chapter (8) in AQA about
impact of WW2, especially the
conclusion on pg 118-119.
• Write a conclusion (min 500 words) to
answer this question:
‘How far was British society changed by
the experiences of the Second World
War?’