Functionalism Flashcards
1
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Key functionalists
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- Durheim
- Parsons
2
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Beliefs
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- Based on value consensus
- Structural consensus approach
- “organic analogy”
- Nuclear family is most effective family type
3
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Murdock’s 4 functions of the nuclear family
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- Sexual
- Reproduction
- Socialisation of the young
- Economic
4
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Sexual
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stable relationship between mother and father
5
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Reproduction
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of the next generation
6
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Socialisation of the young
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Installing key norms and values to its dependant children
7
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Economic
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Shelter, food, finance
8
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Parsons ‘functional fit’ theory
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- Type of family fit in given society depending on the time period
- Functions has to preform will affect its shape and structure
9
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Parsons 2 functions of the nuclear family
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- Primary socialisation of its members
- Stabilisation of adult personalities
10
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Parsons warm bath theory
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