Impacts of social policy on family life

Question 1

The creation of the NHS

Answer 1

Established free healthcare in the UK, improving family health and wellbeing

Question 2

Beveridge Report/welfare state

Answer 2

Laid the foundation for the modern welfare state, addressing poverty and inequality

Question 3

Divorce refrom act

Answer 3

Made divorce more accessible, reflecting changes in societal attitudes towards marriage

Question 4

Family planning act

Answer 4

Improved access to contraception, promoting reproductive choice and family planning

Question 5

Legalisation of Abortion

Answer 5

Gave women greater control over reproductive decisions

Question 6

Equal pay act

Answer 6

Addressed gender pay gaps, promoting workplace equality

Question 7

Sex Discrimination Act

Answer 7

Made gender discrimination in employment and education illegal

Question 8

Marital rape clause removed

Answer 8

Recognised marital rape as a crime, protecting women’s autonomy

Question 9

Section 28

Answer 9

Prohibited the promotion of homosexuality by local authorities, later repealed

Question 10

Civil Partnership Act

Answer 10

Granted same-sex couples legal recognition and rights

Question 11

Gay Marriage Act

Answer 11

Legalised same-sex marriage, promoting equality

Question 12

Two-child Benefit Cap

Answer 12

Limited welfare benefits for families with more than two children

Question 13

Equality Act

Answer 13

Combined various anti-discrimination laws into one framework, promoting equality across different groups

Question 14

Creation of Child Support Agency

Answer 14

Ensured non-resident parents contribute financially to their children’s upbringing

Question 15

Sure Start

Answer 15

Provided support for early childhood development in disadvantaged areas

Question 16

30 hours free childcare

Answer 16

Helped working families by providing free childcare for children aged three and four

Question 17

Tax Credits/Working Tax Credits

Answer 17

Financial support for low-income families and individuals

Question 18

Universal Credit

Answer 18

Simplified benefits system to provide financial support to low-income households

Question 19

Maternity/Paternity and Parental Leave

Answer 19

Granted rights for parents to take leave for childcare responsibilities

Question 20

New Deal

Answer 20

Government programme to support unemployed people, including job training and placements

Question 21

Adoption and Children Act

Answer 21

Improved legal protections and processes for adoption

Question 22

Means-tested Child Benefit

Answer 22

Restricted child benefit payments to families based on income

Question 23

Married Person’s Tax Allowance

Answer 23

A tax break for married couples to incentivise marriage

Question 24

Troubled Families Programme

Answer 24

Targeted intervention for families facing multiple disadvantages

Question 25

Cuts to Legal Aid

Answer 25

Reduced access to free legal representation, affecting family court cases

Question 26

Triple Lock Pensions

Answer 26

Policy guaranteeing pensions rise with inflation, wages, or a set percentage

Question 27

Winter Fuel Payments

Answer 27

Financial support for older people to help with heating costs

Question 28

Immigration Policies

Answer 28

Affected family reunification and access to public services for immigrant families