Gender Roles in Billy Elliot and 1984 England
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Objective
I can evaluate the extent to which *Billy Elliot* challenges or reinforces traditional gender roles prevalent in 1984 England.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Practice
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Describe the social and economic conditions that led to the miners' strike in 1984 England.
Explain how the women's action groups supported the striking miners and their families. What does this suggest about the changing roles of women in that era?
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“Describe one way the women's action groups, as mentioned in the video, challenged traditional gender roles in 1984 England. According to the video, how was ballet perceived in relation to traditional gender roles in working-class Britain during the 1980s?”
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