Families and Households - New right

Question 1

The New right is also know as … ?

Answer 1

The political functionalism

Question 2

Which political party does the new right aline with and what does that mean for the families values ?

Answer 2

The conservatives which included traditional values in family life

Question 3

Who is the main theorist for the New right ?

Answer 3

Charles Murray

Question 4

What does Murray argue ?

Answer 4

Murray argues that an overgenerous welfare state has led to individuals becoming dependent on the government (welfare dependency)

Question 5

What is Dependency Culture ?

Answer 5

Dependency Culture is a way of life in which individuals rely on state benefits

Question 6

Give 3 criticisms of the New Right ?

Answer 6

Feminists are very critical of the New right as there views on women are oppressive

The New Right victimise the poor and creates greater inequality.

Criticism for failing to acknowledge the extent of family diversity today.