Evaluation of the functionalist theory of the family Flashcards
1
Q
What do feminists believe the view of the family is?
A
They believe that the family is patriarchal and men benefit more than women in the family.
Also, women have little financial independence.
2
Q
What does having little financial independence for women lead to?
A
Not being able to leave the man should there be a reason to.
3
Q
What does double shift mean?
A
Childcare and doing housework.
4
Q
What does double shift benefits men?
A
Men get to relax at the end of the day
5
Q
What does triple shift mean?
A
Doing childcare, housework and paid work.
6
Q
What do functionalists ignore in the family from the feminist’s point of view?
A
Domestic violence in the home.
