Victim: a Study of the Place of British Cinema in Social and Legal Reform
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Asprey, Michele MonicaAbstract
During the 1960s, Britain underwent seismic cultural, social and legal change. This change was reflected in British cinema of the "Swinging 60s" and beyond, but I believe its origins are evident in the cinema of Britain after World War 2 and throughout the 1950s. This thesis examines the links between the cultural, social and legal changes of the 1950s and 60s, and certain British films of the era that relate to them. It focuses on one particular issue: homosexual law reform, and a number of relevant films, the key one being 'Victim' (1961, Dearden).During the 1960s, Britain underwent seismic cultural, social and legal change. This change was reflected in British cinema of the "Swinging 60s" and beyond, but I believe its origins are evident in the cinema of Britain after World War 2 and throughout the 1950s. This thesis examines the links between the cultural, social and legal changes of the 1950s and 60s, and certain British films of the era that relate to them. It focuses on one particular issue: homosexual law reform, and a number of relevant films, the key one being 'Victim' (1961, Dearden).
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2017-06-01Licence
The author retains copyright of this thesis. It may only be used for the purposes of research and study. It must not be used for any other purposes and may not be transmitted or shared with others without prior permission.Faculty/School
Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesAwarding institution
The University of SydneyShare