other functions Flashcards
what
talcott parsons - men have a natural sexual deviancy needs to be satisfied
how
functionalists argue that in order for socialisation to occur correctly - nuclear family is needed
positive function - not intentional-by-product
prostitution is not a long term solution
who
davis
prositution - positive function - providing for men to release this sexual need
safety as it would not threaten the monogamous nuclear family - acting as a valve
why
safety value as a relationship will not be formed between the prostitute and the husband
impact
no threat to nuclear family
sociologist
Polsky
deviant acts of pornography - channels’ a variety of sexual desires away from alternatives eg adultery - no threat to nuclear family
limitation
polsky and davis - the elimination of social solidarity is not the act’s intended outcome - only one of its consequences
