political views on family policy Flashcards
1
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conservative (1979-1997)
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- banned teaching homosexuality as an acceptable family relationship
- set up child support agency
- made divorce easier
2
Q
new labour (1997-2010)
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- supported the nuclear family as ideal for child stability
- diversity: adoption rights for gay couples
- supported materially and culturally deprived
- e.g. working families tax credits
3
Q
coalition (2010-2015)
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- divide between modernists and traditionalists resulted in struggle to maintain a consistent policy
- legalised gay marriage in 2014
- cutting benefits and tuition fee increase from £3000 to £9000
