Personal life perspective

Question 1

Leach

Answer 1

The nuclear family is too isolated, so the family ask too much of each other and the family becomes like an overloaded electric circuit. This makes the family break down

Question 2

Laing

Answer 2

Families create a defensive barrier between themselves and the outside world, preventing freedom and autonomy. They operate on the basis of alliance and tactical games that can cause schizophrenia

Question 3

Clarke

Answer 3

Looked at marriage and concluded that it was something people “do” not “have”. Focused on micro concerns

Question 4

Nordqvist and Smart

Answer 4

Studied donor conceived families and found the focus was on social roles and genes. Also that family was defined by the individual