the new right

Question 1

key ideas of new right

Answer 1

-political approach infulenced by gov policies
-shares ideas w functionalist theories
-believes institiuitons are important in society e.g family who build shared values

Question 2

new right and the family

Answer 2

-MARSLAND AND MURRAY
-families important for fufilling functions of society (nuclear is best)
-gov shouldnt interfere w families (fmailies need to be self sufficient)

Question 3

why do new right ciriticise the welfare benefits introduction

Answer 3

-increased one parent families

Question 4

the new right and education

Answer 4

-allows for meritocracy
-not being achieved bc gov interferes too much with ED
-we should marketise ED and open up to competiton and schools should have independence on how they want to run
-evident in education reform act(conservative)

Question 5

strengths of the new right

Answer 5

-infulence of the ideas reflected in gov policies in the UK
-reflects the important role of sociology in infulencing social policies

Question 6

weaknesses of new right

Answer 6

-blame the vcitim e.g single parents dont choose to be
-cuts in welfare has led to kids living in poverty
-new right policies lead to middle class kids getting better schools