social policy Flashcards
whats is social policy
plans and actions of government agencies
regulate the family
policies that provide direct material support
cash benefits
tax credits
child benefits
child maintenance
policies thats help parents balance employment with family life
maternity leave
early years child care
sure start children centers
marital rape act 1991
to class forced sex in marriage as rape
✅rise in divorce
❌unfair policing if sex life
the children’s act 1989
includes more rights for children
✅give kids same rights as adults
❌social services intervene
❌policing of parents
sex discrimination act 1975
makes in unlawful for individuals to be discriminated for their gender in workplace
✅ women leaving expressive role
✅ rise in men being househusbands
❌maternal deprivation
the child support act 1991
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
the new deal 2000
workfare program to reduce unemployment
✅decreased dependency ratio
❌children are maternally deprived
civil partnership act 2014
constitution right of same sex couples to marry
✅wider acceptance of homosexuality
❌NR children are inadequately socialized
free childcare for 30 hours 2017
all 3 + 4 year olds are eligible for childcare
✅mother can enter workforce
❌maternal deprivation