Marxist view

Question 1

Engels

Answer 1

The isolated nuclear family allows for wealth to stay within the family through private inheritance. Maintains capitalism by keeping the rich, rich

Question 2

Zartesky

Answer 2

The family allow men to feel power and authority that they do not feel in the exploititive workplace. This prevents the WC from recognising their oppression and starting a revolution

Question 3

Althusser

Answer 3

The family plays a key part in reproducing capitalist ideology. This reproduces capitalism in the next generation, by ensuring they accept the capitalist ideology as normal.

Question 4

EVAL - diversity

Answer 4

Ignores family diversity, and focuses on the nuclear family

Question 5

EVAL - deterministic

Answer 5

Over emphasises the role of capitalism, and ignores the influence of the patriarchy

Question 6

EVAL - negative view

Answer 6

Ignores the positive functions that family can contribute towards society