The New Right Flashcards
L4
What is the New Right
is a right wing political movement that was driven in the 70’s, politicians wanted to sort out society as they felt people were becoming reckless and underperforming
Which political party is it most aligned to
Conservatives and republican
What is welfare dependency
This is a safety net that catches people who cannot survive in the economic climate.
What is one principal of the New right
- too much state intervention - ‘nanny’ state
What is another principle of the New right
Welfare dependency- this is because people are becoming reliant on the government to support them (benefits)
Another principal of the new right
The free market is better and more cost-efficient at delivering services than the state - neo-liberalism
Who is Charles Murray
Murray argued that state spending on benefits has created a form of welfare dependency
What are the 4 influnces on family policy
- fathers paying for child support
-increased tax allowance for married couples - lower taxation for families
- reduction of state benefits
What is section 28
schools not allowed to teach about homosexuality
What is crime policies
introduction of parenting classes for parents of antisocial children
What is the new rights aim of there now policy’s
There aim was to promote personal responsibility for behaviour of families
What is the New right influence of neo-liberal economics
They lower state spending and more personal choice and responsibilities- this allows family to have greater personal responsibility for their family
What are the criticism of the New Right
That the New Right polices are focused on economy rather than social aspects of society and can lead to marginalisation of social groups
