criticism for the functionalist approach Flashcards
1
Q
what is ‘the dark side of the family’?
A
negative aspects of family life such as conflict and domestic violence.
2
Q
what do functionalist ignore?
A
‘the dark side of the family’
3
Q
how many women out of 4 experience domestic violence within the family?
A
1 in 4
4
Q
what do feminists argue?
A
there is no reason why women should inevitably take on maternal roles?
5
Q
what do many say functionalist idealise?
A
the family and that their views focus on the idea that the nuclear family dominate, despite the fact there is a whole range of alternative family forms today.
