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Social policy
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Benefits cap
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In 2106, this benefits cap was reduced to £384 per week
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Child benefit
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This was originally a universal benefit but this changed to only being offered to families earning less than £50,000. This saves the government money.
Child benefit stops on the 31st of August or after your child turns 16 years old. This will be dependent on whether or not your child continues into further education.
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Social policy refers to the plans or actions set out by the government. Most social policies affect families in some way, whether is this directly (through law) or indirectly.
In 1968, the divorce reform act was introduced
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Children are now expected to stay in education until the age of 18, meaning they are financially dependent on their parents for a longer period of time.
David Cameron introduced tax breaks to couples who decided to marry. This acted as an incentive to get married.
Those who own over £50,000 a year are not entitled to child benefits.
Women are having less children due to technology changes. For example, it is now an option to have abortions and women now have access to contraception, meaning they are under control of when they have children.
There have been technological changes to society, which has resulted in the introduction of a number of different laws. For example, 10 years ago there was no law against using your phone whilst driving, however in modern society, this behaviour would result in an automatic 6 points on your license.