Functionalism

Question 1

General idea?

Answer 1

• Society is made of different parts that contribute to the functioning of society.
• Men and women have different social roles based on biological differences.

Question 2

MURDOCK

“Gender roles”

Answer 2

Women are located at home because of their biological function bearing children and their physical meant that they are less able to perform serious tasks.

Question 3

PARSONS AND GALES

“Instrumental and Expressive role”

Answer 3

Men have an instrumental role whereas women have an expressive role that contribute to the smooth running of society and explains different experiences for males and females.

Question 4

EVALUATION

Answer 4

• Doesn’t keep place with social changes in gender roles.

* Oakley shows gender roles or socially constructive rather than based on biological differences.