Sociology And Social Policy

Question 0

What is Townsend’s main argument? (TSDP)

Answer 0

The social Democratic Perspective - Townsend argues that he and other sociologists like him should be involved in researching social problems. As through their knowledge and findings (poverty research) he can make recommendation too help.

Question 1

What were Peter Worsley’s main viewpoints?

SP+SP

Answer 1

Social Problems - A piece of social behaviour that causes social problem or private misery that calls for collective action.

Sociological Problems - This is any pattern of relationships that call for an explanation.

Question 2

What is Charles Murray’s New Right viewpoint?

PI

Answer 2

Perverse Incentives - the welfare state is too generous and this weakens the family’s self reliance I.E. council housing for lone parents.