Marxist Perspective Flashcards
According to Marxists, the family serves the needs of —— and are an agent of ——.
Serves the needs of capitalism.
Are an agent of social control.
According to Marxists, the family keep the w/c is a state of —-?
False class consciousness
Althusser believes the family is a -?
Ideological state apparatus, which teach the ruling classes ideology.
Althusser believes what is passed on through social institutions? (Family socialising children into acceptable behaviours)
Elites suggest ways family life should be organised.
According to Althusser, the family are polished through other agencies such as —?
Education, welfare, social services
What is the evaluation of Althusser?
Theoretical basis of assumptions - based on no evidence or research.
Are families really influenced by behaviour of elite? - ignores individual interpretations of the norms and values families should display.
