Social policies

Question 1

Feminists

Answer 1

the state perpetuates female subordination through social policies
e.g they base their policies on the nuclear family to benefit married couple, which forces women into exploitative positions in the family

Question 2

Marxists

Answer 2

the state represents the ruling class, so polciies are made to benefit the interests of the ruling class and give capitalism a caring face
e.g minimum wage policies make it look like the capitalist system cares about the poor

Question 3

Durkheim (functionalism)

Answer 3

sociology provides the state with objective scientific knowledge and information that they can use to base their policies on

Question 4

New right

Answer 4

The state should have minimal involvement in society as they believe it takes away personal choice and freedom.