New Right Flashcards
1
Q
The new right isnt a sociological perspective, it is a….
A
political perspective
2
Q
why is the new right an interest to sociologists
A
it has a more recent conservative view than functionalism
it has directly influenced educational policy in britain and elsewhere
3
Q
What wing strain of conservatism is the new right
A
right
4
Q
What ideas do the new right have that is similar to functionalism?
A
they favour meritocratic system as this creates competition
education SHOULD socialise pupils ( learn values like competition)
education system should provide a sense of national identity
5
Q
It began in america and then….
A
it was introduced by margaret thatcher to the UK
