Families and social policies: Perspectives on families and social policy 2.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? SociologyFamilies and householdsASAQA Created by: Former MemberCreated on: 09-05-13 19:46 FEMINISTS Social institutionns maintain womens subordinate position Society is patriarchal LAND - Assume the the ideal family is nucleaer LEACH - 'Cereal packet norm' 1 of 6 MARXISTS MOP Society is based on social class conflict We live in a capitalist society Social policies do not benefit members equaly 2 of 6 FUNCTIONALISM FLETCHER - Different polices have lead to the development of the welfare state - helps families to perform their functions better Society is built on harmony and without conflict CRITICISMS Assumes all members benefit from social policies Assumes MOP view 3 of 6 THE NEW RIGHT Policies can encourage a dependency culture They see the nuclear family as best MURRAY - Benefits offer 'perserve incentives' CRITICISMS Cutting benefits - more people will live in poverty FEMINISTS - Attempt to justify a patriarchal society Wrongly assumes that the nucealr family is natural 4 of 6 NEW LABOR Certain policies can improve life for some families Strengthening marriage and cutting benefits Conservative party - Changed adoption laws 5 of 6 DONZELOT: POLICIES of FAMILIES Rejects the MOP view Polices ar like state power over families CRITICISMS: MARISTS and FEMINISTS 6 of 6
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