Laws and Social Policies Affecting Families and Households

Question 1

2 main types of social policies

Answer 1

Providing direct material support for families

Those to help balance demands of paid employment and family life, support children

Question 2

1980-90s: conservative party

Answer 2

Aimed to strengthen nuclear families

Emphasize self help

Question 3

1997-2010- labour party policy

Answer 3

Concern over dysfunctional families
Recognition of diversity
Reflected concerns of female critics
Intro to minimum wage
Child tax credits

Question 4

2010 onwards- conservative liberal democrat

Answer 4

Renewed emphasis on marriage
Troubled families programme
Tax benefits to married couples
Cuts to welfare services