marxism

Question 1

engels

Answer 1

Private communism: all members of society owned means of production communally
Promiscuous Horde: No restrictions on sexual relationships

Monogamous nuclear family developed as a mean of passing private property to their heir

Question 2

Althusser

Answer 2

In order for capitalism to work the w/c must submit to the ruling class (false class consciousness)

Family acts as FCC because it provides security and support so individuals can survive the capitalistic workplace

Question 3

zaretsky

Answer 3

‘safe haven’ or ‘cushion-effect’

Family are escape route from oppression and exploitation of work
Release in family helps to undermine opposition of capitalism, where they have control and are valued

Question 4

unit of consumption

Answer 4

Advertises to families to purchase products by media targeting children

‘Pester power’: children persuade parents to spend (e.g. on toys)

Children who don’t have latest things will be mocked by peers

Question 5

criticisms

Answer 5

Too deterministic
Ignores family diversity