FAMILY: asses the impact of government policy on the family

Question 1

how to structure the essay

Answer 1

1) Intro
2) For every policy:
- Explain it
- Common sense evaluation of who it will effect
- Theoretical evaluation
3) Conclusion

Question 2

2014 (Coalition)

Answer 2

Shared Maternity/Paternity pay

Question 3

April 2014 (Coalition)

Answer 3

Compulsory mediation for all divorcing couples

Question 4

Ian Duncan Smith 2014 (Coalition)

Answer 4

£30 million for couples counselling

£20 million for divorcing couples

Question 5

March 2014 (Coalition)

Answer 5

Gay marriage legalised

Further advance from civil ceremonies introduced by Labour in 2004

Question 6

2013 (Coalition)

3 policies

Answer 6

Universal credits introduced
Caps on benefits £500 per week
Spare room subsidy
Child benefit only if highest earner in family earns under £50k

Question 7

2014

Answer 7

Marriage Tax Breaks

Question 8

2011

Answer 8

Rolled back Surestart funding but help given to 14,000 most vulnerable families

Question 9

Brief intro

Answer 9

-No minister for the family there has been a range of government policies that have a direct impact on the family.
This essay will debate the merits of these policies

Question 10

Brief conclusion

Answer 10

Hard to asses the impact of up to date policies because they are so recent.
(Choose 2 of most importance)
Gay marriage