state policies that affect family

Cards (10)

left wing (labour)
nuclear family ideal
state should play a role in family life
support all families with children
accept alternate families
right wing (conservative)
nuclear ideal
alternative family less desirable for children
decline in tnf causes social problems
state should play minimal role in family life
direct effect of state policies
DIVORCE REFORM ACT led to increase of divorce and let marriage be broke if they are unhappy - accessible
direct effect of state policies
DIVORCE DISSOLUTION ACT removed the blame game and reduced family conflict to promote childrens wellbeing. live apart after 5 years before divorce
direct effect of state policies
MARRIAGE TAX CREDIT encourages couples to marry to marry not cohabit allowing less tax if married.
direct effect of state policies
SAME SEX MARRIAGE allows marriage no matter the sexual orentation
direct effect of state policies
ADOPTION AND CHILDRENS ACT lets same sex couples adopt and raise children
direct effect of state policies
CHILD TAX CREDIT provides tax relief for working class families to save money for childrens needs, typically to main carer
indirect effect of state policies
PENSION AGE OF WOMEN INCREASED TO 66 means women have to work longer to revieve state pension so there is less support in the family
indirect effect of state policies
LEGAL AID CUT SUBSTANTIALLY lets people of low income access free legal advice eg. cases of domestic violence