Functionalism Flashcards
What are the 9 functions of functionalism?
parsons functional fit theory, pre industrial and pre modern society, industrial and modern society, primary socialisation, economic - murdock, stabilisation of adult personalities, reproduction - murdock, sexual regulation - murdock, STRETCH: radical psychiatry and the family
What was the main family before the Industrial Revolution?
Extended family due to all family members performing the functions like childcare
During the Industrial Revolution what did the family type change into?
Nuclear family due to factories and mines
In extended families what did the family do?
They produced goods to feel and take care of themselves
EVALUATION: What did laslett (1972) find out?
That between 1664 - 1821 the family was nuclear as life expectancy was short
what did businesses do in the IR?
The produced goods to sell and make money
What did the state provide?
Education and healthcare
EVALUATION: what did Wilmott and Young (1973) say about families?
They said that even-though they may not live together they are still connected and will support each-other.
What does the family teach?
Basic norms and values of society
What does the parents teach their children and what role does the mother play?
Manners and in nuclear families the mother will perform the expressive role
EVALUATION: what do feminists say about the norms and values?
we are socialised into the norms and values of the patriarchy
What does the family have to work as to meet all the needs of what?
They have to work as a unit to meet all the needs of the family members
How does the nuclear family benefit the economy?
Geographically and socially mobile workforce
What is the warm bath theory?
Family is a place where all adults can relax and relive their tensions
How will the warm bath theory help them?
Escape stresses and strains of the outside world and will feel emotionally secure in their home. This will help the smooth running and success of the economy
How does the warm bath theory benefit economy?
Members can return to the workforce relaxed and ready to fulfil their job role
EVALUATION: what do Marxists say about “family goods”? How many hours do women perform the expressive role?
They say family goods will profit capitalism. 77 hours to benefit the man and women don’t get the warm bath theory
What does Murdock say about the family?
Key role in reproducing the next generation which shows family is vital
EVALUATION: what do postmodernists say about nuclear family?
They are no longer needed
What else does Murdock say about the family?
To satisfy the adult sex drive in a stable manner
How does a monogamous marriage prevent a social disruption?
There would be a social disruption if there was a sexual free for all
EVALUATION: what do Marxists say about monogamous marriage?
It benefits capitalism as they can ensure the property stayed within the family
What can the family cause? How does this affect the children?
Mental illnesses, isolated family ties will lead to frustration which will lead to parents taking their anger out on the kids
EVALUATION: what did the pandemic do?
It made the family spend all their time together
