Social Policy Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Functionalism
A
Government benefit society, help families to functions effectively - compulsory education
Fletcher - NHS help family take care of each other
2
Q
Marxism
A
Policies serve bourgeoisie and capitalism - low state pension
Too old to make profit so maintained at lowest cost - £221.20 a week
3
Q
New right
A
- Nuclear family best family type as women natural expressive role
- if roles perform correct then welfare state unneeded
- diversity created dependency culture
Almond - divorce and gay marriage undermine lifelong commitment, tax breaks married couples
4
Q
Radical Feminists
A
policy maintains women subordinate position
- low childcare benefits - stay at home not work
- marriage tax breaks - reinforce trad roles
- maternity leave longer than paternity pay - childcare responsibility on women
5
Q
Other social policies
A
- single parent benefits
