Social change Flashcards
what are some social changed that led to policy development
- homosexuality
- racism
- smoking
- gender-women’s rights
- domestic abuse
- disability
- FGM
- assisted suicide
how do the values of society change
campaigns, events, societies reactions to certain situations
what are some examples of how social changes influence changes in law
- smoking
- homosexuality
- domestic violence
- racism
- disability
- assisted suicide
- FGM
how did attitudes towards smoking change that affected policy development
in the 1950s health implications of smoking were understood l, people’s views changed, is sometimes frowned upon and illegal in some places/circumstances
what was the Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002
banned advertising and promotion of tobacco products including use of sponsorship of cultural and sports events
what was the Health Act 1006
banned smoking in enclosed work and public spaces
what was the children’s and families act 2014
prohibit smoking in vehicles when children are present
what are the five types of domestic abuse
- psychological
- physical
- sexual
- financial
- emotional
what were the social changes that led to policy development on domestic abuse
- views towards women changes
- role of women has changed(social structure of society)
- second wave of feminism
- increase drive for equality
- increase opportunities to speak out and seek support
what laws were passed in 1992 for domestic abuse
domestic abuse classed as a crime
what laws were passed in 2013 for domestic abuse
definition of domestic abuse widened to 16-17 year olds and wording of definition changes to reflect coercive control and include emotional abuse
what are some charities that help victims of abuse
- refuge
- women’s aid
- forced marriage unit
- respect: mens advice line
what is Clares Law
allows you to ask about info held on a person in relation to domestic abuse offences and convictions
what is racism
prejudice, discrimination or resentment against a person or people based on their membership of a particular racial or ethnic group
what are the types of racism
- casual or indirect
- direct
- systemic or institutional
what is casual/indirect racism
racial discrimination that is disguised and subtle
what is direct racism
racism that is conscious and intentional e.g an instagram post
what is systemic/institutional racism
occurs when organisations such as government, media companies, police, hospitals and schools discriminate against certain groups of people
why policy changed on racism
- ethnic minorities given equal rights
- campaigns and pressure groups
- increase in popularity of diverse artists/role models
what was the race relations act 1968
protection against discrimination to include employment and housing
what was the 2020 black lives matter movement
largest movement in both uk and and us on racial discrimination and injustice
what was the 2010 equality act
must not be discriminated against because of your race
what was the institutional racism in the stephen lawrence case
- charges were dropped before a trial
- declared investigation ‘inactive’
- said not enough evidence
- officers acted in a racist way
what was the 1999 MacPherson report
found police force were institutionally racist and changed in the structure of the police must take place
- 70 recommendations
how has technology influenced crime
more modern/technological crime due to developments in technology and internet so more crimes occur remotely rather than face to face
what are some examples of crime only committed because of technology
- revenge porn
- scammers
- identity theft
- piracy
- upskirting
what is the law for revenge porn
Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015
what was the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015
revenge porn illegal- can receive up to 2 years
what is the law for upskirting
Voyeurism Act 2019
what was the Voyeurism Act 2019
upskirting illegal- put on sex offenders list
example of a technological crime not considered deviant
downloading music/films
what were the laws on racism
-race relations act 1968
