social policy Flashcards

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whats is social policy

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plans and actions of government agencies
regulate the family

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policies that provide direct material support

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cash benefits
tax credits
child benefits
child maintenance

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policies thats help parents balance employment with family life

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maternity leave
early years child care
sure start children centers

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marital rape act 1991

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to class forced sex in marriage as rape

✅rise in divorce
❌unfair policing if sex life

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the children’s act 1989

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includes more rights for children

✅give kids same rights as adults
❌social services intervene
❌policing of parents

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sex discrimination act 1975

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makes in unlawful for individuals to be discriminated for their gender in workplace

✅ women leaving expressive role
✅ rise in men being househusbands
❌maternal deprivation

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the child support act 1991

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all parents liable to pay child support were obliged to

✅increased contact between parents and children
❌parents have to stay in touch with abusive ex
❌children feel torn

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the new deal 2000

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workfare program to reduce unemployment

✅decreased dependency ratio
❌children are maternally deprived

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civil partnership act 2014

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constitution right of same sex couples to marry

✅wider acceptance of homosexuality
❌NR children are inadequately socialized

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free childcare for 30 hours 2017

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all 3 + 4 year olds are eligible for childcare

✅mother can enter workforce
❌maternal deprivation

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