Functionalist view of the family Flashcards
What are Murdock four functions of the family
Sexual
Reproduction
Socialisation
Economic
What is parsons two irreducible functions
Stabilisation of adult personalities
Primary socialisation
What does it mean by stabilisation of adult personalities
Work is stressful and the family keeps each other stable through stress relief
E.g. warm bath theory
How does the family primary socialise well
Two parents - expressive mother
Instrumental father
Norms and values taught which are used in society
How do functionalist ignore family diversity
Focus on nuclear
What does it mean if functionalism is deterministic
They automatically assume all families will take on societies norms and values
Why is the functionalist view dated
Women now go out to work, and parsons biological roles for women no longer apply
Summaries functionalist family view
Family perform essential functions to support social stability as social chesion
