Policies Test

Question 1

Identify 2 policies which support traditional gender roles

Answer 1

1999 employment relations act
1991 child support act

Question 2

Identify 2 policies which can be seen to support the nuclear family

Answer 2

1980s banned promotional of homosexuality by local authorities
2010-15 conservative manifesto pledge tax cuts for married couples

Question 3

Identify 2 policies which can be seen to support changing functions of the family/ increased state provision for traditional roles

Answer 3

2013 education and skills act
1948 national health service act

Question 4

Identify 2 policies which can be seen to support family diversity

Answer 4

1969 divorce act
2014 same sex marriage made legal

Question 5

Identify 2 policies which can be seen to support changing role of women in society

Answer 5

2013 equalities act
1967 abortion decriminalised

Question 6

Identify 2 policies which can be seen to support the increased protection of children

Answer 6

1999 protection of children act
1991 child support act

Question 7

Identify 2 policies which can be seen to support the government’s response to changing demographics (older population, migration)

Answer 7

2010 equalities act
1974 contraception can be prescribed to single women and not just married women

Question 8

Identify 2 policies which can be seen to support lone parents

Answer 8

2017 May introduced August - 30 hours free childcare
2010 new deals

Question 9

Identify 2 policies which can be seen to support the improved education provision

Answer 9

2013 education skills act
1972 - young people to stay in education until 16

Question 10

Identify 2 policies which can be seen to support capitalism

Answer 10

2010 new deals
1980s no paid maternity leave