The State and the Family (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What is a social policy?
What is a social policy?
A planned government action to address issues
What did the Beveridge Report (1942) establish?
What did the Beveridge Report (1942) establish?
Comprehensive social insurance & NHS
How did divorce rates change after the 1969/1971 Divorce Reform Act?
How did divorce rates change after the 1969/1971 Divorce Reform Act?
From 58,239 (1970) to 119,025 (1972)
Which view do left-wing perspectives hold about family structures?
Which view do left-wing perspectives hold about family structures?
Alternative families are equally valid
When did marital rape become a criminal offence?
When did marital rape become a criminal offence?
1991
What new governmental structure did New Labour create in 2003?
What new governmental structure did New Labour create in 2003?
Minister for Children
What characterized Conservative government policies (1979-1997) on families?
What characterized Conservative government policies (1979-1997) on families?
New Right: strengthen nuclear families
How did Coalition austerity cuts affect women compared to men?
How did Coalition austerity cuts affect women compared to men?
Women hit three times harder
What does Donzelot (1997) argue about family policy?
What does Donzelot (1997) argue about family policy?
It functions as govt surveillance
What does Murray (1984) claim about generous welfare states?
What does Murray (1984) claim about generous welfare states?
They create a culture of dependency
Which acts recognized same-sex relationships as valid alternatives?
Which acts recognized same-sex relationships as valid alternatives?
Civil Partnership (2004) & Gay Marriage
What did the Adoption and Children Act (2002) enable?
What did the Adoption and Children Act (2002) enable?
Same-sex couples to adopt children
Which Prime Minister expressed concerns about 'Broken Britain' during the Coalition government?
Which Prime Minister expressed concerns about 'Broken Britain' during the Coalition government?
David Cameron