Classical Perspectives Of Family

Question 1

Murdock

Answer 1

Nuclear dam is universal + 4 functions

Question 2

Parsons

Answer 2

“Functional fit” - fam is like a warm bath

Question 3

Young and Wilmott

Answer 3

We live in age of equal roles in the family

Question 4

Engles

Answer 4

Fam emerged so rich could retain their wealth

Question 5

Zaretsky

Answer 5

Fam acts as safety valve for capitalism- home reduces feelings of alienation

Question 6

Hochschild

Answer 6

Capitalism leads to commodification of emotional life

Question 7

Benston

Answer 7

To pay women for domestic labour would redistribute wealth

Question 8

Ansley

Answer 8

“Women are the takers of shit”

Question 9

Somerville

Answer 9

Classical Marxism ignores domestic violence, abuse and neglect

Question 10

Delphy + Leonard

Answer 10

Women are ideologically conditioned to be subservient in the fam

Question 11

Perdy

Answer 11

Baby strike - motherhood burdens women

Question 12

Greer

Answer 12

Marriage = a con and benefits men to the expense of women

Question 13

McRobbie

Answer 13

Stereotype of ‘yummy mummy’ exploits women

Question 14

Barrett + Macintosh

Answer 14

Fam = antisocial + creates barriers

Question 15

Nicholson

Answer 15

Not all women experience the same patriarchy

Question 16

Calhoon

Answer 16

Lesbian relationships have more equality and can choose gender roles