Explain How Social Changes Affect Policy Development (4.2)

Question 1

Define values.

Answer 1

Values are general principles, beliefs of guidelines that we live our lives by. E.g; Honesty.

Question 2

Define Norms

Answer 2

Norms are specific rules about how we should behave. These rules can informal like not queue jump or written like not drinking and driving.

Question 3

Define mores

Answer 3

Mores are essential norms that society sees as vital to maintain to maintain order. E.g; incest being made illegal.

Question 4

Explain how public perceptions of crime have effected policy development?

Answer 4

SMOKING:
During the 1930s smoking was incredibly glamourised it was seen as etiquette so socially smoke and doctors even promoted it
In the 1950s the first study linking smoking and cancer was published and attitudes began to shift.
In the Uk campaign groups like ASH began to form.
Effect:
2002: Tobacco advertising and promotion act banned ads at sporting events.
2014: Children and families act= illegal to smoke on cars with children in.

Question 5

Explain how cultural change can affect policy development

Answer 5

HOMOSEXUALITY
1967 homosexuality legalised for 21+
1994 legalised for 16+
2014 gay marriage legalised