New Right

Question 1

What is happening to the nuclear family according to the New Right?

Answer 1

It’s declining/disappearing

Question 2

Why is the nuclear family declining?

Answer 2

Family diversity

Question 3

Give an example of how the nuclear family is declining using one family type

Answer 3

• Cohabitation - allows couples to live together without children or marriage, replacing the nuclear family
• Same sex marriage - devalues marriage according to Patricia Morgan
• Single mothers - devalues marriage and welfare allows father to opt out of responsibilities

Question 4

What is dependency culture?

Answer 4

The idea that too generous welfare benefits allows people to depend on the state without working

Question 5

What theory do New Right blame for the rise in single mothers and why?

Answer 5

Feminism - encourages women to devalue marriage, domesticity and childrearing

Question 6

Which theorist came up with the idea of dependency culture?

Answer 6

Charles Murray

Question 7

How do Abbott and Wallace criticise New Right?

Answer 7

They say New Right ignores how the nuclear family oppresses women and justifies domestic abuse

Question 8

How do Post Modernism criticise New Right?

Answer 8

Criticises their lack of acceptance towards diversity within society