Marxist views on family: lesson 12 Flashcards
1
Q
What do Marxists believe about family?
A
- form of social control
- maintain class inequality
- tool for capitalism
- support, protect and promote interests of bourgeoisie and capitalism
2
Q
What 3 functions do Marxists believe family serve?
A
- inheritance if private property
- ideological functions
- family as unit of consumption
3
Q
What is “inheritance of private property” ?
A
- industrialisation meant increase in wealth, inheritance ensures wealth is kept in families
4
Q
What is “ ideological functions” ?
A
- family teaches children to accept hierarchy based on inequality
5
Q
What is “ family as unit of consumption” ?
A
- children nag parents to buy goods
- ‘false needs’
6
Q
Criticism of Marxist views
A
- ignores individuals may not be passive
- ignores families can provide positive functions
- overemphases importance of social class
