New Right Views Of The Family Flashcards

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What is the New Rights focus in the family:

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Focus on the idea of the traditional family as the “best fit” for society

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Approach to society:

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New Right theorists are concerned that the issues raised by functionalist theory of society and the family are being neglected in contemporary society

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View of the family according to Charles Murray (1989):

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Argued that the traditional family is under threat

States Welfare benefits are too high and create a ‘culture of dependency’ where an individual finds it easy and acceptable to take benefits rather than work. This creates an ‘underclass’

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View of the family according to Dennis (1993):

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Believes that the loss of control from traditional families has led to loosening of social bonds and an increase in crime

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