3⃣ Theories Of The Family 2) The New Right

Question 0

What assumption is the conservative view of the family based on

Answer 0

⚫️a biologically based division of labour
➡division of labour between
➡️male breadwinner and female homemaker
➡️natural and biologically determined

➡️nuclear family with segregated conjugal roles
➡️best place to socialise children

⚫️families should be self-reliant
➡️reliant on state welfare
➡️leads to dependancy culture

➡️undermines tradition gender roles
➡️produces family break down, lone parent families

➡️lack of make role modes for boys
➡️causes social problems and delinquency

Question 1

What does the new right mean

Answer 1

⚫️political perspective
➡️large influence on government policies in Britain and elsewhere
➡️has a conservative view on the family

Question 2

Give a negative evaluation of the new right perspective

Answer 2

⚫️gender roles in family
➡️not natural
➡️but socially constructed
➡️learned through socialisation
➡️vary between cultures