In the news1967
Legalization of the contraceptive pill
The 1967 Neuwirth Law legalized the contraceptive pill, allowing women greater control over family planning.
Born Paris, 13 Nov 1961
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13 Nov 1961
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In the news1967
The 1967 Neuwirth Law legalized the contraceptive pill, allowing women greater control over family planning.
Daily life
Daily life and schooling for children
In 1957, primary school children attended classes six days a week, including Saturdays, and many rural students learned in a single classroom with one teacher for all levels. That same year, a reform eliminated homework for primary schools.
Work
Industrial labor dominance in 1962
In 1962, industrial workers were the largest group, making up 39 percent of the total working population.
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What people wore
Trousers were rare for women
For much of this period, trousers on women were rare and socially unconventional for daily life, often restricted to casual settings like holidays or specific professional environments.
Music
Dance Rituals and Social Life
The village dance served as an important social hub where attendees danced the waltz, tango, paso doble, and the java. Mothers often accompanied their daughters to these events, which functioned as both popular celebrations and unofficial marriage markets.
At the table
French dietary preferences in the 1960s
In the early 1960s, French households stood out for their high consumption of relatively expensive items like veal, poultry, fresh vegetables, and wine.