FAMILY

Question 1

parson - bath

Answer 1

the family acts like a comfort from the stresses and strains of society

Question 2

Althusser (marxists and functionalists agree)

Answer 2

agree that the family is a key part of the socialisation process
- marxists believe that the family socialises the next gen into the ruling class ideology
- and unequal social hierarchy
- maintains capitalism by ensuring the next gen accepts the ruling ideology as normal

Question 3

Althusser and marxists

Answer 3

• marxists believe that the family socialises the next gen into the ruling class ideology
• and unequal social hierarchy
• maintains capitalism by ensuring the next gen accepts the ruling ideology as normal

Question 4

best fit theory (parson : internal criticisms)

Answer 4

• nuclear family is not universal
• structure of the family changes as the needs of society changes

Question 5

post industrial families vs pre industrial

Answer 5

Pre industrial: extended families + multiple gens living together
Post industrial: needed to be geographically mobile , therefore became isolated nuclear families

Question 6

Structural differentiation ( criticism - parson)

Answer 6

• some functions of the family as identifies by Murdock have been moved to other institutions
• eg economic function has been taken on by the welfare state and the NHS

Question 7

Functions of the Family : Murdock

Answer 7

SEXUAL: Ensures adult sex.rels are controlled and socially acceptable = stable monogamous hetero reps

REPRODUCTION: without which soc. cannot continue

SOCIALISATION: of the young , teaching basic norms and values so that the next gen are fully integrated into soc. and maintain social. sol.

ECONOMIC: meeting its members economic needs eg food and shelter

Question 8

functions of the family - parsons (socialisation)

Answer 8

:) w Murdock that family essential in primary socialisation and ensuring that each gen. are fully integrated into soc.

Question 9

functions of the family - parsons (stabilisation of adult personalities)

Answer 9

• emotional security which is achieved within a marital rel. between 2 adults
  -family = haven where adults can release stress and find comfort after dealing with the pressures of work and wider society (“warm bath” theory)
  -family environment soothes and relaxes individuals.
• family helps adults recharge emotionally, enabling them to return to their societal roles (e.g., at work) more effectively.
• promotes stability within the broader social system.
  -raising children provides a sense of purpose, identity, and emotional satisfaction=further stabilizing their personalities.

Question 10

stabilisation of adult personalities

Answer 10

emotional security which is achieved within a marital rel. between 2 adults