new right evaluation and government policies Flashcards
“it paints a rosy picture of the family” explain?
many children brought up in conventional families witness domestic abuse
in some families children better off living with one parent
what can homosexual couples and step parents be?
great parents
how did Margaret thatches gov support NR?
banned the promotion of homosexuality (including a ban on teachers suggesting that homosexuality was an acceptable family relationship
how did the conservatives support NR?
set up the child support agency to enforce maintenance payments by fathers
how did new labour gov support NR?
parenting orders for parents of truants and young offenders
how did conservatives contradict NR view?
make divorce easier
introduced the right for gay couples to marry
how did new labour contradict NR?
encouraged women to go to work by setting up longer maternity leave including 3 months unpaid leave for fathers. also, the working families tax credit meant parents could claim tax relief on childcare costs
how did new labour contradict NR?
civil partnerships for gay couples
illegal to discriminate on ground of sexuality