Functionalism Flashcards

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What are the four functions of education according to Murdock?

A
  • Sexual
  • Education
  • Economic
  • Reproduction
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Give one criticism of Murock’s 4 functions

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  • Rose tinted
  • Out dated
  • Sexist
  • Supports capitalism
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What are the functions of the family according to Parsons?

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  • Stabilisation of adult personalities

* Primary socialisation

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What is the instrumental role?

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Role played by the man, the role of bread winner

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What is the expressive role?

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Role played by the woman, acts as emotional support for the man

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Outline the warm bath theory

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The idea that the family provides a calm and emotionally supportive environment for the man after work

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Give one criticism of Parsons

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  • Rose tinted
  • Sexist
  • Deterministic
  • Ignores capitalisms influence
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