In the history of human civilization, there are not so many precedents when a woman who is involved in politics has achieved significant results. Margaret Thatcher remained in the memory of descendants as a tough and pragmatic leader of the British government.
Starting conditions
This woman had a domineering character, rare insight and powerful intellect. In all the positions that she held, the listed qualities allowed her to solve the most difficult problems and achieve her goals. As prime minister, Thatcher managed to stop the degradation of the country's economy and created the necessary conditions for its growth. Today, all political science dictionaries contain the term "Thatcherism". Until now, among specialists and ordinary consumers, disputes about the pros and cons of this approach do not subside.
Margaret Hilda Thatcher, nee Roberts, was born on October 13, 1925 in a classic petty bourgeois family. By that time, sister Muriel was growing up in the house, who was four years older. Parents, by religion Protestants, lived in the small town of Grantham in the north-east of England. The father, the owner of two grocery stores, was actively involved in the political life of the municipality and the local religious community. Mother, a dressmaker by profession, was engaged in housekeeping and raising two daughters.
Political career
It is important to note that the sisters in the house were brought up in severity, but without fanaticism. The father read a lot and instilled an interest in books in his daughters. Moreover, he often took Margaret with him to city council meetings, where she received her first lessons in eloquence and theatricality. The girl studied well at school. At the same time, she took piano lessons, attended a poetry studio, loved to play field hockey and was engaged in race walking. After graduation, she was given a scholarship, and she entered the chemistry department at the University of Oxford.
Margaret became a member of the Conservative Party already in her student days. Having received her diploma, the girl, with her usual persistence, began to engage in professional and party affairs. Received a legal education in absentia. In 1959, Thatcher was elected a member of the House of Representatives from the Conservative Party. After some time, she was appointed Minister of Transport, and in 1979 she headed the government of the country. It was in the post of prime minister that Thatcher gained worldwide fame.
Thatcherism and personal life
In short, Thatcherism is a fight against trade unions, inflation and government spending. To cut the budget deficit, Thatcher privatized national corporations, cut social benefits, cut subsidies to state-owned enterprises, increased VAT, and reformed social security and pension systems.
The personal life of Margaret Thatcher developed according to the current standard. She married Denis Thatcher. They have lived a long and happy life. Raised and raised two sons. Margaret Thatcher passed away in April 2013 after a serious and prolonged illness.
