Functionalism

Question 1

functionalist theory

Answer 1

nuclear family functioning for greater good of society

Question 2

murdock

Answer 2

nuclear family universal, 4 functions: economic, educational, sexual, reproductive

Question 3

evaluating Murdock

Answer 3

• same sex families
• dating apps
• adultory
• outdated

Question 4

importance of sexual function

Answer 4

would be no members of society, sexual gratification for spouses, strengthens family, provides control and expression of sexual desire

Question 5

Parsons

Answer 5

extended family evolved into nuclear after industrial revolution, family geographically and socially mobile, specialise in 2 functions

Question 6

Parsons 2 functions

Answer 6

• primary socialisation
• stabilisation of adult personality

Question 7

value consensus

Answer 7

people agreeing on set of shared norms and values

Question 8

Parsons gender roles

Answer 8

male instrumental leader
female expressive leader
divisions of labour natural because of biological differences like maternal instinct

Question 9

Evaluation of functionalism/ Parsons

Answer 9

• Laslett
• Anderson

Question 10

Laslett

Answer 10

nuclear family not as common due to late marriages, early death

Question 11

Anderson

Answer 11

extended family remained for while after industrialisation