The New Right

The New Right

1. The family transmits norms & values of society

   • Hard work
   • Self - Dependency

2. Reflects a Family Ideology

   • Set of ideas about what constitutes as an ideal family
     • Clear sexual division of labour

3. Ideology transmitted by

   • Mass media
   • Rekigion
   • Pressure groups

4. The Nuclear Family is the bedrock of society

5. MERITOCRACY

   • EFFORT + ABILITY = REWARD

6. Theory developed in 1980's

   • Based on the idea that the Nuclear Family and it's values are the best for society
     • Mum/Dad/Children

7. These undermine the family

   • Welfare state
   • Divorce
   • Children
   • Social policies on the family

8. SOCIAL POLICY

   • Things that the government do that have an effect on society
     • Raising Taxes
     • Divorce law
     • Education laws
     • Healthcare