Functionalism Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four functions of education according to Murdock?
A
- Sexual
- Education
- Economic
- Reproduction
2
Q
Give one criticism of Murock’s 4 functions
A
- Rose tinted
- Out dated
- Sexist
- Supports capitalism
3
Q
What are the functions of the family according to Parsons?
A
- Stabilisation of adult personalities
* Primary socialisation
4
Q
What is the instrumental role?
A
Role played by the man, the role of bread winner
5
Q
What is the expressive role?
A
Role played by the woman, acts as emotional support for the man
6
Q
Outline the warm bath theory
A
The idea that the family provides a calm and emotionally supportive environment for the man after work
7
Q
Give one criticism of Parsons
A
- Rose tinted
- Sexist
- Deterministic
- Ignores capitalisms influence
