A woman who stood for what she believed 40 years ago today Margaret Thatcher became leader of the Tories. Historian Carol Lovejoy looks at her impact on women in politics

  In 1949, just four years after the end of the Second World War, most women were adjusting to regaining their roles as housewives and mothers, having spent the previous six years covering men's jobs as well as running the home.

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Published inNottingham Evening Post
Main Author Carol Love joy
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Nottingham (UK) MGN Ltd 11.02.2015
Subjects
Political parties
Women
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Summary:  In 1949, just four years after the end of the Second World War, most women were adjusting to regaining their roles as housewives and mothers, having spent the previous six years covering men's jobs as well as running the home.