Social policy and the family Flashcards
1
Q
1980s to 1990s conservative policies
A
Aim- to stengthen the traditional nuclear family
e.g married men tax allowance
2
Q
1997 to 2010 new labour policies
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Aim - Ordering parents to take reponsibility of their children and some support for alternative family types
e.g longer maternity leave, the new deal
3
Q
New right view
A
The nuclear family is self sufficient, so the introduction of policies has had a negative effect by encouraging different family types
4
Q
Feminist view
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Social policies enable patriarchy by encouraging the traditional nuclear family
5
Q
Marxist view
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Family policy is a way for the ruling class to maintain the capitalist control of society by ensuring the family continue to support capitalism
