Social policies

Question 1

what are cross cultural views ?

Answer 1

such as china 1979, only 1 child per family.
wilson- women seek permission for pregnancy

Question 2

what is the functionalist view of policy ?

Answer 2

they state acts in the interests of society as a whole .
fletcher - Nhs helps family

Question 3

new right view on policy?

Answer 3

the nuclear family is the best.
disagree with laws . ALMOND - divorce and gay marriage bad
also welfare dependency

Question 4

conservative government view in policy?

Answer 4

new right view - banning promotion of sexuality
CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY

Question 5

NEW LABOUR VIEW ON WOCIAL POLICY

Answer 5

they take a positive perspective -
accept diversity
support materially and culturally deprived people.

Question 6

MARXIST VIEW ON SOCIAL POLICY

Answer 6

the state and its policies serve capitalism. eg - low level of state pensions.

Question 7

marxist sociologist Donzelot on social policy ?

Answer 7

for the state to control family
focaults idea, applies it to family through certain professionals
e.g nurses.