New Right Theory and the Family

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CHARLES MURRAY

New Right Sociologist

"Traditional nuclear family is under threat"

Welfare benefits are too high which creates a CULTURE OF DEPENDENCY

PERVERSE INCENTIVE for having children

New Right (NR) Thinkers are particularly concerned about giving benefits to single parents/mothers.

They think it is a bad idea for children to be raised in houses where adults do not work.

CRITICAL OF LONE PARENTS - DYSFUNCTIONAL

NR Sociologists believe that the increase in lone parents, reconstituted families and easier access to divorce have led to a breakdown in traditional values which they say causes social problems for society.

Some politicians have made use of NR theory - had an influence on SOCIAL POLICY making it harder to claim benefits.

NR THEORY HS BEEN CRITICISED FOR 'BLAMING' THE VICTIMS' FOR THEIR PROBLEMS.

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