evaluation of the functionalist approach Flashcards
what is meant by saying the approach is “out of date”
women are more likely to work than to have the expressive role (suggested by parsons). in some households this responsibility is shared or even taken by the males
“it presents a rosy picture of the family” what is meant by this
it ignores violence against women and child abuse
if a child is disturbed their socialization will be darker and their role in society negative
feminists see the role of homebuilder and carer as exploitative. what do they mean?
women supporting society but not being paid
if man gets stressed could resort to domestic violence
feminists see the darker role the family plays in society
what do the personal life perspective(PLP) argue
families are not all the same (functionalists) people choose their own relationships
functionalists= a top down approach, society dictates what happens in family
PLP= bottom up, indiciduals choose what sort of family they belong to
