The New Right

Question 1

What are the 6 aspects of the NR approach?

Answer 1

Belief in traditional family values
Supporters of family values oppose- sexual freedom, sex education, abortion, homosexual rights
Family values are seen as a married couple with children
They reject single-parent families
Women’s roles are seen as traditional e.g., carer and nurturer
Believed the men should be the breadwinners

Question 2

How do the new right share ideas with functionalism?

Answer 2

Both believe the nuclear family is the cornerstone of society
Both see instrumental and expressive roles as a key feature and believe they are biologically natural
Both see the nuclear family as providing socialisation and giving individuals key norms and values

Question 3

How does the new right differ from functionalists?

Answer 3

Believe that the nuclear family is in decline and that it is threatening societies values.
There has been a growth in family diversity- mainly single parent families- children being raised without male role models
There has been a rise in educational failures and criminality
Growth in benefit dependant underclass- reward people for not working