NEW RIGHT on the Family

Question 1

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Answer 1

Political - Only 1 appropriate fam : NF

Conservative - Trad values

Anti-feminist - Women liberation = breakdown of fam

Small state - Individuals provide for themselves

Highly influential - Impacted social,political,economic,cultural life on UK since 79’ - 2010

Privatised - Limited state ctrl of economy

TRAD FAM UNDER THREAT

Question 3

MURRAY

Answer 3

SPF as dysfunctional and harmful

LED to over generous welfare state

Rewarding irresponsible behaviour - Having children w/out provision

ABLOISH welfare benefits = reduce dependency culture

Question 4

DENNIS AND ERDOS

Answer 4

Research in 1980s on SPF = LED to decline in father role - 90% women-headed = discourages men taking responsibility

Affected boys = lack of positive male role model

PRODUCE irresponsible, un-disciplined and anti-social

Government policies to prevent and discourage SPF??

Question 5

EVALUATION: REYNOLDS

Answer 5

BSPF perceived negatively by gov, society

Research findings: Non-resident blk fathers actively close and involved, maintain relationship
MC more involved than WC
BOTH mother as ‘gatekeeper’ with children, relationship of child-parent dependent on parent’s relationship

Question 6

EVALUATION W/ NR AND FUNCT…..