Social Developments: The Family Unit 1 Flashcards
What did Thatcher feel about the family unit during her time as PM?
She felt it was declining
Name 2 things she blamed the supposed decline of the family unit on.
The Welfare State and the 1960s Permissive Society
What did Thatcher wish families did against the welfare system?
Looked after their own family
What was formed in 1982 to suggest families should look after themselves rather than the welfare state doing it?
Cabinet Family Policy Group
What was one issue related to familial wealth over Thatcher advocating for individualism among families?
Lots of families would not be able to afford to support everyone in their family themselves
Name an area of Britain which would be highly unlikely to be able to support their whole family financially
The North
What did Thatcher make councils do in 1980?
Made them stop providing children with school meals
When were benefits for 18-25 year olds reduced?
1986
What happened to income support for 16-18 year olds in 1988?
It was fully abolished
What aspect of the permissive society did Thatcher blame on the declining family structure?
How the permissive society encouraged rebellious behaviour among young people
What was an issue with Thatcher arguing that the permissive society of the 1960s had created rebelliousness among young people?
Young people had been rebellious before the 1960s
Give an example of a youth culture from the 1950s showing Youths were rebellious at this time
Teddy Boys
