They are opposed to family diversity but believe the nuclear family is the best family type to live in.
Lone parent families are seen as a burden as they use up the welfare state, for example housing benefits.
Perverse incentives - irresponsible behavior is rewarded and responsible behavior is punished.
Marriage is an essential way of bringing up children in a stable and safe way.
Criticims of this view are:
- Oakly (Feminist) argues divorce will give women freedom and roles within the marriage are not fixed.
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