social policy

Question 1

functionalist view on social policy

what is functionalist view on society

Answer 1

see society as built on harmony and shared values free from major conflict. They see
the state as acting interests of society as a whole and its policies helping families perform their function more effectively and make life better for its members.

Question 2

functionalist view on social policy

Ronald fletcher view? “
orangic anology

Answer 2

argues introduction and development of housing police has led to development of the welfare system that helps society perform the necessities factor.

The term “organic analogy refers to the comparison between the human or other living body and society social policies help maintain that law and order. .

Question 3

functionalist view on social policy

the impact of universal free education

what has this led to example of policies?

Answer 3

Universal education prepares students for socially mobile workforce that functionalist believe that we need to keep society intact. In the sense of gaining an achieved status that keeps social mobility.

Having the nhs makes it likelier for longer life expectancy which benefits society welfare policies and benefit social construct. It reinforces specific family types. Social services help nuclear family stay intact

Question 4

functionalist view on social policy

criticism’s?

Answer 4

however criticisms include two main counts.
Assumes that all member of the family benefit equally from all social policies whereas feminists argued that all policies benefit men

Question 5

functionalist view on social policy

denzolot view?

Answer 5

policing the family. Offers a very different perspective on the relationship between the family and state policies. Dezolat has a conflict view.

Question 6

functionalist view on social policy

focults view?

courdry?

Answer 6

Foucault sees power not just as something held by government but diffused throughout society. He sees professionals such as doctors and social workers health visitors exercising their power on clients by using knowledge to turn them into cases

states that the gov may control and regulate families may seek control by imposing parenting orders

Question 7

is survellence targatted equally

Answer 7

Surveillance is not targeted equally on all social classes poor families are more likely to be seen as a problem. Family as the cause of crime and antisocial behaviour. They become targeted