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Sociology Unit 1: Policies
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A Levels Sociology Mind Map on Sociology Unit 1: Policies, created by leahannabelle on 29/04/2014.
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Sociology Unit 1: Policies
Theorist Views
Functionalists
Policies help to allow the family to perform its functions
NHS care for members when sick
Feminists
policies mainly maintain the power of men
dont control men who are violent or abusive
favour tax and benefit policies
Marxists
policies serving capitalism
improvements for working class=class struggle
New Right
many policies undermine the family
weaken self-reliance by providing over generous welfare state
MURRAY: the benefits reward incorrect behaviour
lone parent families recieve benefits
New Right Policies
CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY: fathers to give money for their children
SPARE BEDROOM TAX: benefits on spare rooms was being wasted
MARRIED COUPLE TAX ALLOWANCE:: tax cuts on married couples
Criticisms
form or patriarchy
attack single parent families
blame inidviduals for poverty
want families to be reponsible for themselves
New Labour
strengthen family & marriage
encourage moral stability of family life
recognise that most households have two earners
Policies
MINIMUM WAGE: certain hourly wage
LONGER MATERNITY LEAVE
BABY BONDS: giving money to encourage saving
SURE START: centres in poort areas
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