MODERN FAMILY VALUES Part B

familialism

a belief system that prioritizes family

post-familialism

a new social model, in which family no longer serves as the central organizing feature of society

moral decline / decadence

low moral standards and behaviour (2)

social welfare

services provided by the government to help poor, ill, or old people

the social safety net

a system of government support that provides financial assistance to people in need

the dependency culture

a system of social welfare that encourages people to stay on benefits rather than work

welfare dependency / welfare addiction

long-term reliance on income support payments from the government (2)

(paid) parental leave

time that a parent is allowed to spend away from work to take care of his or her baby

maternal / maternity leave

a period in which a woman is legally allowed to be absent from work to take care of her baby

materialistic indulgence

excessive focus on buying and consuming goods, often beyond what is necessary or reasonable

incapacity allowance / benefit

a form of social security payment provided to individuals in the UK who cannot work due to illness or disability (2)

birth rates

the number of live births per 1,000 people in the total population

fertility rates

the average number of children born to women during their reproductive years

values-challenged

lacking strong moral principles

protracted adolescence

an extended period of immaturity and dependence in young adults

traditionalist

smb who believes in and follows traditional values

conservatives

a term used to describe political, social and economic views; people who generally believe in personal responsibility, limited government (e.g., oppose same-sex marriage and long-term welfare)

liberals

a term used to describe political, social and economic views; people who generally believe in governmental action to achieve equal opportunity and equality for all (e.g., support same-sex marriage, long-term welfare)

feminists

people who believe in full social, economic, and political equality for women

the underclass

the lowest economic and social class in society

affluent childless singles

wealthy individuals who are not married and do not have children

late procreators

people who choose to have children at an older age

a mixture of carrot and stick

the use of a combination of reward and punishment to bring a desired behaviour

to pick up the bill

to pay for smth

to take advantage of the system

to exploit the system for your own gain

a balancing act

an attempt to handle or deal with two or more things at one time so as to satisfy often competing requirements

to implement family-friendly policies

to introduce rules and regulations that make it easier for parents to balance work and home life

state-sponsored childcare

childcare services provided or funded by the government

affordable housing programmes

initiatives aimed at making housing more accessible and reasonably priced for low-income families

healthcare related to family planning

medical services focused on helping individuals make informed decisions about when and how many children to have

providing welfare support

offering financial assistance to those in need to help them meet basic living requirements