Family and State Policies (OCR A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What type of view do the New Right take on family policies?
What type of view do the New Right take on family policies?
A conflict view
According to the New Right, what did the 1969 Divorce Reform Act lead to?
According to the New Right, what did the 1969 Divorce Reform Act lead to?
Increased divorce & family diversity
What does Murray argue the New Right are critical of regarding lone-parent families?
What does Murray argue the New Right are critical of regarding lone-parent families?
Creates welfare-dependent underclass
Why does the New Right view the nuclear family as important?
Why does the New Right view the nuclear family as important?
It is vital for social stability
What negative effects do the New Right link to lone-parent families?
What negative effects do the New Right link to lone-parent families?
Poor education & increased crime
How do feminists evaluate the New Right perspective?
How do feminists evaluate the New Right perspective?
Justifies patriarchal oppression
What do radical feminists argue about maternity leave policies?
What do radical feminists argue about maternity leave policies?
They reinforce patriarchy
Why does maternity leave reinforce patriarchy according to radical feminists?
Why does maternity leave reinforce patriarchy according to radical feminists?
More generous than paternity leave
Which sociologist represents the liberal feminist view on family policies?
Which sociologist represents the liberal feminist view on family policies?
Oakley
What type of view do functionalists take on family policies?
What type of view do functionalists take on family policies?
A consensus view
How do functionalists view the introduction of the NHS?
How do functionalists view the introduction of the NHS?
Helps families care for ill members
How do Marxists critique the functionalist view of the NHS?
How do Marxists critique the functionalist view of the NHS?
It benefits capitalism