social policy

Question 1

examples in other cultures

Answer 1

germany : ktche, kinder and Kirche

Question 2

functionalist theoretical perspective

Answer 2

examine institution based on how well contributes to social stability
fletcher’ family is assisted by state

Question 3

new right

Answer 3

social policies should be designed to support nuclear families
social policies need to encourage self reliance
criticise welfare benefits - weakens self reliance

Question 4

evaluation of new right

Answer 4

• patriarchal standards
• ignores role of poverty
• nuclear family is outdated

Question 5

marxism

Answer 5

social policies serve ruling class
Althusser - family produces obedient workers
- government take advantage

Question 6

feminism

Answer 6

policies are constructed on belief of male breadwinner e.g. maternity and paternity leave different lengths
- radical feminisms believe policies do not help gender equality

Question 7

direct policy

Answer 7

made policies to strengthen or change structure e.g. tax on married couples

Question 8

indirect policies

Answer 8

may not have intended to change structure e.g. equal pay act