topic 2 - family diversity - LONE PARENTHOOD , WELFARE STATE ABND POVERTY

Question 1

What does Charles murray think lone- parent families growing.

Answer 1

growth in LPF is a result from an overgenerous welfare state providing benefits for an unmarried mothers and children

argues this is a ‘perverse incentive’ rewards for irresponsible behaviour e.g having children without being able to provide fro them, welfare State creates a dependency culture people assume state will support them and their children.

refers to group who have benefits in order to Bring up their children as ‘underclass’ or ‘;new table’

Question 2

wheats the evaluation for New right view

Answer 2

lack of affordable childcare prevents LPF from working 60% of them are unemployed

most lone parent women generally earn less than men (gender pay gap)

failure of father to pay maintenance, especially if they’ve formed a second family.