family and social policy Flashcards
(15 cards)
which theorist represents functionalism?
fletcher
what policies according to fletcher support the family?
health, education and housing policies support the welfare state which support the family. like nhs
what did donzelot theorise?
the policing of families
what is the policing of the families?
social workers, doctors and teachers use their power to gain control over the family.
who is surveillance usually targeted to?
usually to poor families and those of a lower class as they are seen to have more problems due to crime statistics in the area.
what does donzelot propose?
social policies are a form of power and control over families.
which theorist is associated with the new right?
murray
what does murray propose?
state is overly generous with welfare benefits.
according to murray what is a perverse incentive?
the state offers policies which reward people for taking part in irresponsible activities and anti social behaviour.
which theorist represents feminism?
leonard
what does leonard aruge?
that even though policies seem to be in support of women they tend to still reinforce patriarchal ways and control over women.
provide example?
maternity leave benefits women but reinforces patriarchy as paternity has less benefits as it just assumes that women are the natural carers not men.
who talks about gender regimes?
drew
what are familistic gender regimes?
policies based on the traditional gender division between males and females
what are individualistic gender regimes?
policies based on the belief that husbands and wives should be treated the same. each partner should have a seperate entitlement to benefits.
