Marxist view Flashcards
Engels
The isolated nuclear family allows for wealth to stay within the family through private inheritance. Maintains capitalism by keeping the rich, rich
Zartesky
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
Althusser
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.
EVAL - diversity
Ignores family diversity, and focuses on the nuclear family
EVAL - deterministic
Over emphasises the role of capitalism, and ignores the influence of the patriarchy
EVAL - negative view
Ignores the positive functions that family can contribute towards society
