Marxist Perspective On Family Flashcards
What does Marxism say about family
Gives a corrective to functionalist view of family
Explain what Engels said about the existence of family
It was after the creation of nation satiate and private property that family came into being
In pre modern times marriage seemed to have a group of characteristics
Why was it important for parents to know who their biological children were
Private property was passed onto heirs which is why it was imp for parents to know who their biological children were
What are the 3 ways through which the family role supports the capitalist system
1 ideological state
2 economically
3 politically
Explain how family roles support capitalist system through ideological state
What is zeretsky study about this
Althusser argued that family is an ideological state apparatus through which children learn the norms and values which are broadly supportive of the economic and political situation
Zeretsky argues that socialisation involves passing of a ruling class ideology and unquestioning the capitalist system
How does the family support the capitalist system economically
What does zeretsky say about this
Economically the family plays a productive role
Producers future workers
According to althuser family has a. Consumption rule as well
Zeretsky argues that family is a target for advertisers
It consumes the capitalists products which allows the bourgeoisie to continue production
How does the family support capitalism politically
What does zeretsky say about this
Family acts as a steady force
Helps maintain political order
And needs companies to function more profitably
Zarestsky argues growth of privatised nuclear family encourages family members to focus on private problems rather than the wider social stratification
Most men are relatively powerless at work But exert frustration onto family members
FAMILY ACTS AS A REFUGE FROM THE WORLD OF WORK IN A CAPITALIST ENVIRONMENT
zeretsky argues that family acts as a mechanism for venting ppls frustration and anger at the system
Exploitative nature of work environment is less tensed by domestic set up
Evaluate the Marxism perspective
However Marxism may be exaggerating the negative aspects of family
Some households have greater awareness and parents may prepare their children to resist the oprresive nature of the capitalists
