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What was the main aim of social policies regarding the family during the timeline of 1980-1990s, influenced by the New Right?
What was the main aim of social policies regarding the family during the timeline of 1980-1990s, influenced by the New Right?
- Promote single-parent households
- Encourage communal living arrangements
- Support extended family structures
- Strengthen the traditional Nuclear family (correct)
Which policy made illegitimate children have the same rights as those born to wedded parents in 1993?
Which policy made illegitimate children have the same rights as those born to wedded parents in 1993?
- Married Men's Tax Allowance
- Child Support Agency (correct)
- Section 28
- Children's Act 1989
During 1997-2010, what kind of families did New Labour policies favor?
During 1997-2010, what kind of families did New Labour policies favor?
- Childless families
- Single-parent households
- Extended families living together
- Duel earning families (correct)
Which policy allowed women to file for divorce from her husband without having to prove adultery, abuse, or abandonment?
Which policy allowed women to file for divorce from her husband without having to prove adultery, abuse, or abandonment?
What significant legislation introduced the Welfare state, including housing benefit and the NHS?
What significant legislation introduced the Welfare state, including housing benefit and the NHS?
Which policy led to the removal of some family functions to the welfare state?
Which policy led to the removal of some family functions to the welfare state?
What is the purpose of ideological state apparatus according to the text?
What is the purpose of ideological state apparatus according to the text?
How does the Cushioning Effect correlate with Parson's Warm Bath Theory in the text?
How does the Cushioning Effect correlate with Parson's Warm Bath Theory in the text?
What does the concept of the superstructure refer to in the context of the text?
What does the concept of the superstructure refer to in the context of the text?
According to Marxist views discussed, why is the nuclear family significant?
According to Marxist views discussed, why is the nuclear family significant?
What criticism is leveled against deterministic family perspectives in the text?
What criticism is leveled against deterministic family perspectives in the text?
How has the role of women in the family shifted from the traditional perspective outlined by Parsons?
How has the role of women in the family shifted from the traditional perspective outlined by Parsons?
What concept is associated with individuals choosing their own family structures according to Giddens and Beck?
What concept is associated with individuals choosing their own family structures according to Giddens and Beck?
According to Stacey's research, who has predominantly led the change in family structures and responsibilities in society?
According to Stacey's research, who has predominantly led the change in family structures and responsibilities in society?
Which term is used to describe the family structure that includes key members like ex-partners and their new partners?
Which term is used to describe the family structure that includes key members like ex-partners and their new partners?
What has provided women with greater freedom and opportunity to shape their family arrangements according to the text?
What has provided women with greater freedom and opportunity to shape their family arrangements according to the text?
What has enabled individuals to break free from traditional family roles based on class, gender, and religion?
What has enabled individuals to break free from traditional family roles based on class, gender, and religion?
What term is used to describe the phenomenon where individuals are no longer constrained by ascribed roles?
What term is used to describe the phenomenon where individuals are no longer constrained by ascribed roles?
What is the main purpose of social policies mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of social policies mentioned in the text?
According to Ronald Fletcher, what impact have health, education, and housing policies had on society?
According to Ronald Fletcher, what impact have health, education, and housing policies had on society?
According to Zaretsky, how does the family contribute to maintaining capitalism?
According to Zaretsky, how does the family contribute to maintaining capitalism?
How do New Right proponents view the impact of social policies on society?
How do New Right proponents view the impact of social policies on society?
What role does the family play in the generation of profits according to Zaretsky?
What role does the family play in the generation of profits according to Zaretsky?
According to Feminism, what do social policies often assume about a 'normal family'?
According to Feminism, what do social policies often assume about a 'normal family'?
How do Marxists view the socialization role of the family compared to Functionalists?
How do Marxists view the socialization role of the family compared to Functionalists?
How do Marxists interpret family policy according to the text?
How do Marxists interpret family policy according to the text?
What is the main reason according to Zaretsky for targeting families in advertising?
What is the main reason according to Zaretsky for targeting families in advertising?
What types of support for the family are provided by social policies mentioned in the text?
What types of support for the family are provided by social policies mentioned in the text?
In the context of the text, what does 'Pester Power' primarily refer to?
In the context of the text, what does 'Pester Power' primarily refer to?
Why do Marxists criticize functionalists regarding family discussion?
Why do Marxists criticize functionalists regarding family discussion?
What factor has contributed to the increased acceptability of divorce and cohabitation in society?
What factor has contributed to the increased acceptability of divorce and cohabitation in society?
What impact do Wilson and Stuchbury highlight regarding cohabitation compared to marriage?
What impact do Wilson and Stuchbury highlight regarding cohabitation compared to marriage?
What is cited as a reason for the rise in cohabitation based on economic factors?
What is cited as a reason for the rise in cohabitation based on economic factors?
What has the Divorce Reform Act made easier for individuals involved in a marriage?
What has the Divorce Reform Act made easier for individuals involved in a marriage?
What concept does Giddens refer to in terms of the pursuit of ideal relationships?
What concept does Giddens refer to in terms of the pursuit of ideal relationships?
What issue do New Right Feminists associate with divorce in society?
What issue do New Right Feminists associate with divorce in society?
Why are children of cohabiting parents often seen as disadvantaged?
Why are children of cohabiting parents often seen as disadvantaged?
What trend has contributed to the increased likelihood of cohabitation before marriage?
What trend has contributed to the increased likelihood of cohabitation before marriage?
Why are individuals less motivated to have a religious ceremony for their wedding, according to the text?
Why are individuals less motivated to have a religious ceremony for their wedding, according to the text?
How has the increase in women's economic independence impacted the marriage trend?
How has the increase in women's economic independence impacted the marriage trend?