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Social change Flashcards

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what are some social changed that led to policy development

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  • homosexuality
  • racism
  • smoking
  • gender-women’s rights
  • domestic abuse
  • disability
  • FGM
  • assisted suicide
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how do the values of society change

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campaigns, events, societies reactions to certain situations

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what are some examples of how social changes influence changes in law

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  • smoking
  • homosexuality
  • domestic violence
  • racism
  • disability
  • assisted suicide
  • FGM
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how did attitudes towards smoking change that affected policy development

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in the 1950s health implications of smoking were understood l, people’s views changed, is sometimes frowned upon and illegal in some places/circumstances

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what was the Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Act 2002

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banned advertising and promotion of tobacco products including use of sponsorship of cultural and sports events

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what was the Health Act 1006

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banned smoking in enclosed work and public spaces

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what was the children’s and families act 2014

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prohibit smoking in vehicles when children are present

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what are the five types of domestic abuse

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  • psychological
  • physical
  • sexual
  • financial
  • emotional
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what were the social changes that led to policy development on domestic abuse

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  • 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
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what laws were passed in 1992 for domestic abuse

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domestic abuse classed as a crime

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what laws were passed in 2013 for domestic abuse

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definition of domestic abuse widened to 16-17 year olds and wording of definition changes to reflect coercive control and include emotional abuse

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what are some charities that help victims of abuse

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  • refuge
  • women’s aid
  • forced marriage unit
  • respect: mens advice line
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what is Clares Law

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allows you to ask about info held on a person in relation to domestic abuse offences and convictions

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what is racism

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prejudice, discrimination or resentment against a person or people based on their membership of a particular racial or ethnic group

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what are the types of racism

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  • casual or indirect
  • direct
  • systemic or institutional
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what is casual/indirect racism

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racial discrimination that is disguised and subtle

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what is direct racism

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racism that is conscious and intentional e.g an instagram post

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what is systemic/institutional racism

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occurs when organisations such as government, media companies, police, hospitals and schools discriminate against certain groups of people

19
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why policy changed on racism

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  • ethnic minorities given equal rights
  • campaigns and pressure groups
  • increase in popularity of diverse artists/role models
20
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what was the race relations act 1968

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protection against discrimination to include employment and housing

21
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what was the 2020 black lives matter movement

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largest movement in both uk and and us on racial discrimination and injustice

22
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what was the 2010 equality act

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must not be discriminated against because of your race

23
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what was the institutional racism in the stephen lawrence case

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  • charges were dropped before a trial
  • declared investigation ‘inactive’
  • said not enough evidence
  • officers acted in a racist way
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what was the 1999 MacPherson report

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found police force were institutionally racist and changed in the structure of the police must take place
- 70 recommendations

25
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how has technology influenced crime

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more modern/technological crime due to developments in technology and internet so more crimes occur remotely rather than face to face

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what are some examples of crime only committed because of technology

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  • revenge porn
  • scammers
  • identity theft
  • piracy
  • upskirting
27
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what is the law for revenge porn

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Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015

28
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what was the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015

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revenge porn illegal- can receive up to 2 years

29
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what is the law for upskirting

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Voyeurism Act 2019

30
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what was the Voyeurism Act 2019

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upskirting illegal- put on sex offenders list

31
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example of a technological crime not considered deviant

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downloading music/films

32
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what were the laws on racism

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-race relations act 1968

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