New Right Flashcards
1
Q
Is New Right a consensus theory?
A
- There is disagreement as it is more political than sociological
2
Q
Are the New Right similiar to Functionalism?
A
- They share the same views of functionalists but are more political
- They support society similiar to functionalists and want to reinstate traditional values
3
Q
Is society unstable?
A
- Society is unstable due to a lack of value consensus due to political policies which undermines the key institutions
4
Q
What does the New Right argue about the family?
A
- The correct family type is the nuclear patriarchal family
- They are opposed to family diversiy and the welfare state as it creates an unstable society
- They encourage traditional values and the value consensus
5
Q
What does the New Right believe about the education system?
A
- Encourage marketisation to raise standards
- They encourage privitisation
- They encourage parentocracy
