1. functionalist view 2. feminism and using social policy for change 3. Marxist perspective 4.social democratic view 5.big contribution of sociology 6.no contribution
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P- functionalists see relationship as strong.
E- Durkheim use of protests to change social policy.
H- cost often reduces effect.
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P- liberal feminists as social policy causing change.
E- equal pay act and sex discrimination act.
H- radical feminists- policies do not solve deep rooted problems- appear to help but actually oppress.
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P- Marxists- sociologists such work against.
E- ideological legitimisation, prevents revolution, maintains labour force.
H- Social democratic- use of sociology to make a difference e.g. black report.
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P- social democratic view- can be useful.
E- equality of opportunity and Peter Townsend and influence on labour government.
H- ineffective policies e.g. Butler act- formed from Beveridge report.
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P- sociology contributes to social policy.
E- blue sky thinking- issues ignored by governments Beveridge report on 5 ignored giants.
H- depends on government ideology.
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P- sociology has little influence.
E- only useful when the sociologist and government share ideology. Blair and Giddens who relieved in social cohesion.
H- Harvey- although it may be bias theories give good frame work.
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P- functionalists see relationship as strong.
E- Durkheim use of protests to change social policy.
H- cost often reduces effect.
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