Unit 1 - New Right Flashcards
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What political party would generally be associated with the New Right views?
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Conservative.
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What are the New Right views on the family?
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The New Right believe that the family creates problems for society but that the nuclear family is the least worst option.
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Who created the concept of the “Underclass”?
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Charles Murray.
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Who is another New Right sociologist who believes that “marriage is under threat?”
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Patricia Morgan.
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What did Morgan say about cohabiting couples?
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They are more likely to split up than married couples which causes problems for children and for society.
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What, apart from the ‘underclass’ concept, did Murray say?
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- Benefits reward irresponsible behaviour.
- Parents abandon responsibilities and let the state take care of their children.
- Boys have no male role model in lone parent families and this is responsible for crime rates among young men.
