functionalist/new right explanations

Question 1

what does parsons argue? (f)

Answer 1

men play an instrumental role eg : breadwinner, provider, women play an expressive role eg : nurturing, carer
these contribute to the functioning of society

Question 2

what does murdock argue? (f)

Answer 2

he studied gender roles in over 200 societies and found that women were located in the home because of their biological function of bearing children, their physique meant they are less capable than men to perform strenuous tasks, this is functional to society

Question 3

what does murray argue? (nr)

Answer 3

the underclass depend on benefits, teen girls have kids younger resulting in single mothers absent fathers meaning they rely on government for financial support, the child has lack of socialisation