Government Policies & Diversity Flashcards
One Government policy affecting family diversity?
The legalisation of same sex marriage.
Which Acts led to the legalisation of same sex marriage?
2004 Civil Partnership Act
2014 same sex marriage act passed due to the 2013 marriage act
What did these policies lead to?
(Legalisation of same sex marriage)
Greater recognition and acceptance of same sex families within society, as well as recognition of diverse family structures.
When & What did Einasdottr argue?
Einasdottr (2008) argued that same sex couples challenge traditional family types and allows for a greater acceptance of broader family formations in society.
When & What did Weeks argue?
Weeks (2000) argued that despite government policies legalising same sex marriage being an important step, those who identify as homosexual still face societal stigmas and challenges that limits the extent in which government policies impacted family diversity.
Two. Government policy which affected family structure?
Adoption & Fostering Policies
How have adoption and fostering policies impacted family structure?
Allows individuals and same sex couples to adopt or foster a child.
What does The Adoption and Children Act 2002 do?
This act & subsequent policies removed any restrictions on limitations on adoption rights depending on marital status or sexual orientation.
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What do fostering and adoption policies enable?
Contributed to a great variety in family structure, for example there are blended families, lone parent families, same sex families and many more, the influence of government policies on family structure is evident.
When & what does David Morgan suggest?
In 1996 David Morgan published “families of modern society” which explores how family formations and policies, such as adoption, impact these definitions.
What does Patricia Morgan suggest?
P Morgan expresses that the push of inclusive adoption policies , specifically for same sex couples, may not prioritise the best interests of the child at hand. The emphasis on family diversity overlooks the challenges a child may face in non traditional family system.
What shows us a rise in same sex families adopting children ?
Statistics ; show there has been a notable increase in same sex families couples fostering or adopting children. By 2019, 3% of adoptions had been made by same sex couples compared to none prior to the act.
Highlights the impact legislative changes have on family structure and diversity.
By 2019..?
Adoption by same sex couples rose to 3% prior to none.
