Marxist Perspectives On The Family Flashcards

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Functions of the family: inheritance of property

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Engels- monogamy is essential so that men could be sure of the paternity of their heirs
Women’s sexuality under men’s control and the only way to stop patriarchy is through revolution.

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Functions of the family: ideological functions

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Socialises children into thinking inequality is inevitable e.g. parental control= control from capitalist managers

Zaretsky- creates the illusion of being a safe haven from the exploitation of capitalism.

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Functions of the family: a unit of consumption

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Media target children who use pester power to persuade parents to spend more

Children who dont have the latest clothes are stigmatised by peers

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Criticisms

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Functionalists- ignores positive elements

Feminists- underestimates importance of gender inequality which is more fundamental

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