Functionalist Perspective To Family Flashcards
Functionalists thought on family
Suggest family has number of responsibilities placed upon it- function in society
What are functionalists concerned with in the family?
Family’s role in preparation of children to fit into adult society to survive and how the family fits with other social institutions= social institutions effectively + harmoniously
What four main functions did Murdock argue there was ?
Sexual- expressing sexuality in socially approved way
Reproduction- stability for reproduction & rearing of children
Socialisation- children learn socially acceptable behaviour & culture of society=value consensus
Economic- family provides food & shelter for family members
What functionalism?
A consensus theory emphasising integration & harmony between different parts of society, way parts work together to maintain society
