Functionalist view on the family

Question 1

Parson

Answer 1

Stabilisation of adult personalities- warm bath theory
Primary socialisation- teaching children the norms and values of society

Question 2

Murdock

Answer 2

Four functions of the family:
-Economic
-Socialisation- educating the young
-Stabilisation of the sex drive
-Reproduction

Question 3

Functionally fit theory

Answer 3

Parsons (1951):
-As time progresses, the family structure changes also, went from the extended family during the pre-industrial period to the nuclear family during the Industrial Revolution as it was easier for families to move around with less people.