Key Sociologists (Big Dogs)

Question 1

Parsons

Answer 1

• Functionalist
• Biological sex role theory: men and women are biologically suited to different roles in the family (instrumental and expressive roles)
• Warm bath theory: the idea that the family is there for the man when he finishes work to surround him with love and warmth like a bath.
• Education is the bridge from the family to wider society

Question 2

Durkheim

Answer 2

• Functionalist