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An Inspector Calls Context
Gender roles
Women
They were seen as fragile and delicate
They had no legal power over men
They mostly worked at home, doing domestic duties, and taking care of their children
They were meant to be obedient to their husband/father - almost treated like a possioin
Men
Patriarchal society - men had much more power
They did the business and finance - they were the ones working outside of the house
It was much more acceptable for men to have affairs than women
Socialism vs Capitalism
Socialism
Everyone is equal
Priestley: He was a strong advocate for socialism, with the play being a message for why a socialist society would be better
Capitalism
Working for yourself, not helping others
Creates a large wealth divide
Class system
Middle class
Wealthy - the upper-middle class would be very wealthy, middle class would be quite wealthy, and the lower-middle class would be sufficiently wealthy
They have high social status
They usually have a high education, allowing them to have more skilled jobs
Working class
They have low social status and are treated much worse
They would have not taken part in higher education
They usually do factory jobs - unskilled manual labour
Upper class
These people are of extremely high status, such as royalty,
They would have inherited this title
Very wealthy - they would use money to appear much better
They would attend "social events" such as banquets
Birlings
They are upper-middle class
Mr Birling does not have inherited wealth, he is 'nouveau riche'
Mrs Birling is her husband's social superior
The family (especially Mr Birling) tries greatly to appear upper class, perhaps to impress Gerald, who is upper class
Underclass
This class also contains the criminal class
These people are usually chronically unemployed
Women's suffrage
A movement that protested to give women the right to vote
Suffragists: Protesting with peace
Successes
In 1918, woman had to meet strict conditions: 30+ years old, university education, and be property owners
In 1928, it was changed so that all women 21+ years old could vote, the same as men
First succeeded in 1918, perhaps to balance the vote , as now any man 21+ years old or who fought in war could vote
Suffragettes: Protesting with violence