1.5 - Social Policy

Question 1

Name and describe 2 examples of a conservative social policy

Answer 1

Section 28 - Thatcher banned all promotion of homosexuality

Children act - local authorities ensure every child is safeguarded

Question 2

Name and describe 2 examples of a labour social policy

Answer 2

Working family tax allowance - get £ for having a low salary

Adoption and children’s act - Un-married people and same sex couples can adopt. Children decide who to live with if parents divorce

Question 3

Name and describe 1 labour social policy which goes against their values

Answer 3

Cuts to lone parent benefits - need to work 7 hours more a week

Question 4

Name and describe 1 conservative social policy which goes against their values

Answer 4

Matrimonial and Marital proceedings act - get a divorce if married for 1 year

Question 5

Name and describe 3 policies which encourage women to work MORE

Answer 5

Divorce reform act - easy to get
Child tax credit - can afford childcare so can work
equal pay act - battle inequalities

Question 6

Name and describe 3 policies which encourage women to work LESS

Answer 6

School opening times - hard to find a well paid part-time job
Maternity leave - be a maternal figure and bond
Child support agency (CSA) - provide economic support if child doesn’t live with you