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IMPACTS OF SOCIAL POLICIES - Coggle Diagram
IMPACTS OF SOCIAL POLICIES
Encouraging Traditional Family Structures
Some policies reinforce the traditional nuclear family by promoting marriage and traditional gender roles
Marriage Tax Allowance - financial incentives for married couples
These policies often reinforce patriarchal norms, with women taking on caregiving roles, while men are seen as breadwinners
Supporting Family Diversity
Recent policies reflect greater acceptance of diverse family forms
Legislation of same sex marriage (2014)
These policies recognise and legitimise a variety of family structures, such as same sex families, cohabiting couples and single parent households
Promoting Gender Equality
Policies aim to reduce gender inequality within families and workplaces
Shared parental leave (2015) - allows both parents to share leave after a birth
These policies encourage shared parenting responsibilities and support dual-erner families, challenging traditional gender roles
State Intervention
Social policies ensure childrens safety and well being
Children Act 1989 - emphasises the welfare of the child
While protecting children, can also increase state surveillance and intervention
Influence Fertility Rates
Encourage higher birth rates
Tax breaks for larger families
Such policies directly affecting family size and structure
Impact of Migration Policies
Influence family life by affecting the composition of families
Restrictions on family reunification for migrants
Migration policies can separate families or create new types of transnational family arrangements