4.2 Flashcards
What is a policy?
A policy is a set of rules or guidelines that help guide decisions and actions in an organization or government.
The way we do something
what are mores?
What is considered morally acceptable or unacceptable within a given society
What influences change in policy?
Religion, events, technology, science, demographics
1930s smoking
-It was acceptable
-It was glamorousised and encouraged for relaxation and relieving stress
-It was acceptable to smoke indoors, with children and in aeroplanes
Smoking 1950s
-There was a big spike in lung disease amd heart disease linked to smoking
-Realised it was bad for you
Smoking 2000- present
-Health was valued and attitudes started to change
-Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002 ~Banned advertising and promotion of tobacco
-The Health Act 2006~ Prohibits smoking in enclosed and public spaces
-Children and Families Act 2014~ Enable the government to implement change to people smoking in vehicles with children in the car
When was the Wolfenden committee made?
Early 1950s
A succession of well known men were convicted idencency which called into teh question of the legitimacy of law
When was the Wolfenden report made?
1957
Suggesting homosexual behaviour shouldnt be criminal
