| ID | 092372 |
| Title Proper | From Broken families to the Broken society |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kirby, Jill |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article traces the development of the Conservative party's 'broken society' narrative, from its roots in William Hague's early invocations of 'social justice' to the evidence-based approach adopted by David Cameron. It considers relevant social trends over the period since 1970; summarises the Conservative party's attitude to family policy in government between 1979 and 1997; and shows how the Conservatives in opposition from 1997 onwards have become more focused on support for the marriage-based family, now a central tenet of Conservative social policy under David Cameron's leadership. |
| `In' analytical Note | Political Quarterly Vol. 80, No. 2; Apr-Jun 2009: p.243-247 |
| Journal Source | Political Quarterly Vol. 80, No. 2; Apr-Jun 2009: p.243-247 |
| Key Words | Conservatives ; Cameron ; Marriage ; Family ; Broken society |