Social Policies

Question 1

What is Social Policies?

Answer 1

laws made by the government which aim to improve society or deal with a social policy.

Question 2

Ronald Fletcher view on Social policy?

Answer 2

Health education and housing policies have led to the welfare state which supports the family in completing its functions.

Question 3

New Right view on Social Policy?

Answer 3

strong believers of the nuclear family which is self sufficient. Therefore believe that social policies have been a negative influence on society promoting family diversity and the disintegration of society.

Question 4

Feminism view of Social policy?

Answer 4

policies as beneficial towards the patriarchal nuclear family. And therefore social policies ensure the maintenance of this family type. E.G. Childcare policies and Caring for the elderly.

Question 5

Marxist view on Social policy?

Answer 5

family policy as a way for the ruling class to maintain their capitalist control of society and ensure that the family continues to support capitalism

Question 6

What is the 1980 – 1990’s – Conservative Policies?

Answer 6

-The New Right had a lot of influence during this time
-the main aim of policies were to strengthen the traditional Nuclear family, emphasising the self help and reliance.
-Reduced welfare payments examples Children Act 1989

Question 7

What is the 1997 – 2010 – New Labour Policies?

Answer 7

Silva & Smart – Favoured Duel earning families but also emphases the heterosexual nuclear family and for parents to take responsibility for their children. e.g. Children Act 1989

Question 8

What is the 2010 Onwards – Coalition Policies?

Answer 8

Inconsistent policies on the family due to conflict between two camps of MP’s

-Modernists who accept diversity
-Traditionalists who favour a New Right
e.g. Marriage Act