New Right Views Of The Family

Question 1

What is the New Rights focus in the family:

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Approach to society:

Answer 2

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

Question 3

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

Answer 3

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’

Question 4

View of the family according to Dennis (1993):

Answer 4

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