Theoretical perspectives on family policy Flashcards

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What is the feminist perspective on family policy?

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The state reinforces patriarchal control through introducing policies that are aimed at women in the role of primary carer.

  • e.g. child benefit paid to mothers initially
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What do Liberal feminists argue about social policy?

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They suggest that state policy can be used to change the role of women in society.

  • e.g. equal pay act, divorce reform and legalisation of abortion
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What is the Marxist perspective on family policy?

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Critical on the role of the state in the creation of
social policy

  • suggesting that they are designed to serve the needs of the elites in society.
  • State policy is based upon ruling class ideologies and those that do not conform face sanctions
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What does Donzelot suggest about the states impact on family?

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State can effectively ‘police the family’ - Intervening when they believe that the family is not socialising children correctly.

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What was Parsons functionalist perspective on social policy?

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He advocated reinforcing the nuclear family through social policies - e.g tax incentives for married people.

However…

Functionalists also suggest limited state involvement in the running of the family - not necessary for society to function correctly.

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