The Role of Government in UK Housing Costs
Paying for Housing in the UK: How Homes Are Funded and Who Really Pays
housing policy, Sociology key terms
Social Policies
housing policy
The Evolution of Housing Policy in Twentieth-Century Britain
SUPPLY AND DEMAND Housing supply is affected by both the quantity and quality of accommodation. Setting acceptable and affordable standards
Social Policies
Ideologies of the Welfare State
The post explores ideologies as systems of beliefs shaping social perceptions and policies. It emphasizes that no ideology is inherently superior, leading to varied perspectives in welfare debates. Ideologies influence both individual beliefs and broader social views, affecting policy judgments and development. Political ideologies are discussed across a left-right spectrum, highlighting ongoing ideological conflicts.
Middle Way Perspectives on the Welfare State
The Middle Way is a balanced ideological approach to social and economic policy, combining elements of Conservatism, Liberalism, and Labour. Originating from Harold Macmillan’s vision, it promotes state-market partnerships and reluctant collectivism. Its evolution through neoliberalism and the Third Way continues to influence contemporary governance and welfare debates in society.
Social Policies
Neoliberalism and Social Welfare Policies: Key Critiques of the Welfare State
Neoliberals critique the welfare state for fostering dependency and inefficiency, hindering market mechanisms, and requiring costly taxation. They argue that it creates monopolies and political challenges in its reduction. Despite recognizing a minimal safety net’s necessity, neoliberals advocate for limited state intervention, promoting individual self-reliance and market solutions instead.
Social Policies
The Handmaid’s Tale – Possible in Real Life?
The Handmaid’s Tale is a dystopian novel written by Margaret Atwood in 1985. This might be a novel, but it’s
Families and Households, Social Policies
Social Policy and the family in Global Context
Globalisation has reshaped family life in profound ways. Migration, urbanisation, declining fertility, population ageing, and cultural change all affect how
Families and Households, Social Policies
How does social policy affect family life – Summary Grid
A summary grid of how twelve social policies might affect different aspects of family life from 1969 to 2024. Some
Families and Households, Social Policies, Sociology key terms
Sociological Perspectives on ‘Renting a Womb’
Kim Kardashian and Kayne West are apparently expecting a fourth child, employing a surrogate mother to carry their fertilised eggs.
Nudge Politics: a sociological analysis
‘nudge politics’ involves governments implementing small social policy measures to help people make the ‘right decisions’. This post considers some of the pros and cons of this type of social policy agenda.