A2:T+M Topic 6

Question 1

Define social problem

Answer 1

according to worsley a social problem is some piece of social behaviour that causes social friction

Question 2

Define electoral policy

Answer 2

research findings could point to a policy that may be unpopular with voters

Question 3

according to marxists give waysthat the state represents the interest of the ruling class

Answer 3

Policies provide ideological legitmation

they maintain the labour force for further exploitation

they are a means of preventing revolution

Question 4

role of soc according to marxists

Answer 4

criticise capitalist social policy NOT to serve the interests of the capitalist state

Question 5

A03 for marxism

Answer 5

offer no practical or realistic solution to the problem of social inequality

Question 6

whether sociological research can impact on policy depends on:

Answer 6

electoral policy
ideological and policy preferences
globalisation
critical sociology
cost
funding

Question 7

Beveridge report

Answer 7

identified 5 giants in terms of social problems such as disease and squalor, these were dealt with through the NHS,welfare system,benefits