HIST4831 · History
Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences
Considered one of the most tumultuous times in post-war Britain, this course examines the period from 1979-1990 when Margaret Thatcher was Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. With increased cuts in public spending, accusations of racial inequality, a continuation of Northern Ireland's Troubles, and the steady decline of the global empire, vocal and violent opposition to Thatcher's policies grew throughout the 1980s. This course examines the politics of Thatcher and the politics of communities who protested against her. The class also analyzes the music, poetry, art, and film created during the 1980s to understand the culture of community protests created to combat Thatcher's neo-liberal policies.
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5.0 / 5
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Challenge
4.7 / 5
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Attendance
4.9 / 5
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Assignments
5.0 / 5
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Weekly effort
~5
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Spring 2025
1 section