New Right

• What theoretical perspective is The New Right closely linked to?

  Functionalism
• What type of beliefs does The New Right promote?

  A conservative set of beliefs
• How has The New Right influenced recent political parties?

  It has influenced the Conservative party
• What does The New Right want to return to in society?

  The 'golden age' of traditional values
• What criticism is made about the concept of a 'golden age'?

  There are doubts about its historical existence
• What do The New Right believe about individual responsibility?

  Individuals are responsible for their situation
• What economic system does The New Right support?

  Capitalist society
• What notion does The New Right support regarding meritocracy?

  Rewards go to the best performers
• How does The New Right view social change?

  It resists social change
• What label might The New Right use for unemployed individuals?

  'Work shy'
• What type of campaigns have been successful in Britain according to The New Right?

  Health campaigns promoting healthy lifestyles
• What criticism is made about The New Right's approach to poverty?

  They blame the victim
• What does the Culture of Dependency theory suggest?

  Poor need to take responsibility
• What term describes those dependent on welfare benefits?

  'Underclass'
• What contradiction exists in The New Right's stance on state intervention?

  They support state roles in defense and law
• What criticism is made regarding the empirical evidence of The New Right?

  It lacks empirical evidence
• What impact did Murray's views have in the 1980s?

  Led to cuts in welfare benefits
• What was introduced by Cameron's New Right government?

  'Bedroom tax' for spare bedrooms
• What is a critique of The New Right's coherence as a theory?

  It is linked to a political position
• How did the UK vote on EU membership reflect New Right views?

  Dislike of EU control over policies
• What was New Labour's approach to government in 1997?

  Far more left-wing policies
• What was New Labour's 'Third Way' philosophy?

  A mix of socialist and capitalist approaches
• What type of programs did New Labour implement for lower incomes?

  'Welfare to Work' programs
• What schemes did New Labour create for disadvantaged parents?

  Sure Start programs
• What is New Right's view on family structure?

  Only supports the conventional nuclear family
• How does The New Right view high divorce rates?

  As undesirable and undermining families
• What do New Right views reflect in terms of religion?

  Support for traditionalist beliefs
• What do New Right views suggest about single-parent families and crime?

  They believe it causes crime due to lack of role models
• What do New Right views suggest about welfare provision and crime?

  Over generous welfare creates dependency and crime
• What do New Right views suggest about social control and crime prevention?

  Lack of social control leads to crime growth
• What is another exam question regarding The New Right's contribution?

  Evaluate the contribution of Functionalist and New Right theories
• What are the exam questions related to The New Right?

  Criticisms and concepts of The New Right
• What is one exam question about New Right concepts?

  Outline and explain two New Right concepts