Functionalism and family

Question 1

What is top-down?

Answer 1

Control is assert from the top for example the government and those who are in power

Question 2

According to Murdock what are the 4 functions of family?

Answer 2

-Sexual
-Reproduction
-Socialisation
-Economic

Question 3

Parsons theory: what is an expressive role?

Answer 3

Womens role, provide emotional support towards family members that need it

Question 4

What is instrumental role?

Answer 4

Mens role seen as breadwinners , its a very stressful anxious challenge which can cause men to break down

Question 5

Who states that there are 5 main reasons for the move of extended nuclear family of the pre- industrial society to private isolated family in modern society

Answer 5

Parson

Question 6

What is Geographically mobile

Answer 6

In modern society it is fundamental for people and families to move around the world to find work= improve education