(영어권국가의 이해 D형) Margaret Thatcher와 영국의 노동 개혁

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Margaret Thatcher, the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, served from 1979 to 1990 and is one of the most significant figures in British political history. Her leadership marked a profound transformation in the UK’s political landscape, particularly concerning labor relations and economic policy. At a time when the country was grappling with economic stagnation, high inflation, and widespread unemployment, Thatcher introduced a series of bold and often controversial reforms that sought to reshape the British economy and society. Her approach, known as `Thatcherism,` was characterized by a commitment to free-market principles, deregulation, privatization of state-owned enterprises, and a reduction in the power of trade unions. The labor reforms initiated by Thatcher were driven by her belief that the trade unions had become too powerful and were a significant barrier to economic recovery and growth. During the 1970s, the UK experienced extreme industrial unre…(생략)