Views on Sociology (AQA A-Level Sociology): Flashcards

Patterns of behaviour causing suffering that need collective response

Patterns needing explanation, regardless of harm caused

Government initiatives designed to address social problems

Provide objective research to inform govt policy scientifically

State should intervene to redistribute wealth & reduce inequality

Showed benefit system flaws, led to policy reform recommendations

Should be minimal; policies can create problems not solve them

Welfare creates reliance on state rather than self-responsibility

Positive steps (e.g. Equal Pay Act) that improve women's status

Limited impact until patriarchal structures challenged

Oppress women by undervaluing labour; serve capitalist interests

Serve to maintain capitalism rather than address inequalities

Research may be costly to implement or contradict govt position

Groups like CBI and EU influence policy with different interests

Researchers may choose popular/fundable topics over needed ones