smoking

Original policy and views

In 1930s smoking was common and glamourised by movies.

70% of men and 40% of women smoked.

Social changes affecting policy development

public awareness on health risks

Mid 1950s- link between smoking and lung cancer

Health warnings on packets- consequences of smoking.

Campaigns began to change the law

Policy’s now

Deviant and illegal to smoke inside- Health act 2006

Limited coverage through media- increased smoking advertising, went against societal morals

No longer acceptable behaviour within society

Discouraged- younger generations have more advanced knowledge

Acts and legislations

Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002- banned smoking advertising

Health act 2006- banned smoking in enclosed public places

Children and family act 2014- banned smoking in a car with a child under 17

Social changes

Social values- glamor, adulthood and freedom were dominant. Values have shifted towards health and cleanliness.

Societal norms- lt was once common to smoke indoors, now it is expected to go outside

Mores- Smoking in certain contexts (near children) is considered morally offensive

Public perception- Public perception treats smoking as a crime in certain settings. Laws banned smoking in enclosed public spaces. This shapes public perception

Structure of society- smoking is heavily influenced by healthcare systems and education.

Demographic changes. Age- younger generations more cautious of smoking. Gender- was one male dominated, campaigns target both genders now. Ethnicity and culture- some communities maintain higher smoking rates due to tradition, stress or different levels of public health outreach

Cultural changes- once a symbol of coolness, today narratives around smoking often portray unhealthy and addictive.