New Right

• What is another consensus theory considered alongside functionalism?

  The New Right
• Why is there debate about the New Right being a consensus theory?

  There is no consensus on it
• How does the New Right view society compared to functionalism?

  It argues society became dysfunctional
• What do the New Right and functionalism have in common?

  Both emphasize the importance of consensus
• What economic approach does the New Right combine with conservative views?

  Neo-liberal economics
• What are some traditional views held by the New Right?

  Family life, school discipline, law and order
• What does the New Right argue has undermined key institutions?

  Welfare state policies
• How does the New Right view the increase in lone-parent families?

  As a threat to the traditional nuclear family
• Who argues that the increase in lone-parent families has created an underclass?

  Charles Murray
• What impact did New Right ideas have in the 1970s?

  They changed modern conservatism
• How did the New Right influence Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan?

  They were highly influential on their policies
• What is a potential criticism of the New Right as a consensus theory?

  It may be more of a political movement
• What does the New Right support in terms of government policies?

  Tax breaks to encourage traditional families
• What are the key components of the New Right's ideology?

  • Neo-liberal economics
  • Traditional conservative views
  • Emphasis on family and social order
  • Critique of welfare state policies
• What are the main criticisms of the New Right's perspective on family structure?

  • Claims of undermining traditional families
  • Association with the creation of an underclass
  • Questioning its status as a consensus theory