Perspectives On The Family

Question 1

Functionalist see the family as a “….”

Answer 1

Vital organ

Question 2

Murdock says? (Functionalist)

Answer 2

Functions are necessary in any society& he suggests the nuclear family is found in every society to perform them

Question 3

Parsons argues that? (Functionalist)

Answer 3

Primary sociolization of children, stabilisation of human personalities

Question 4

Parsons , young willmott and Miller(1973) and fletcher (1966) said?

Answer 4

Extended family, started to become less common and nuclear family has emerged in modern times

Question 5

6 reasons family decline (functionalist)

Answer 5

1. Geographical mobility
2. social mobility in societies
3. Growth in people’s wealth& welfare state
4. Growth in metriocracy
5. Need to avoid economic& status differences

Question 6

4 evaluation points for functionalist perspective

Answer 6

1. Downplays conflict
2. Out of date
3. Ignoring exploitation of women = housework = stress
4. Ignore harmful effects of the family

Question 7

What do Marxists say?

Answer 7

Family provides for capitalism

Question 8

Functionalist- Murdock - 4 functions of the family?

Answer 8

Sexual, reproduction, economic and sociolization/education

Question 9

Marxist feminists , how the family benefits capitalism?

Answer 9

Sociolization of children into the classes by socialising them into the ruling class norms and values

Question 10

Marxist feminists - on men (instrumental role)

Answer 10

They work and are the breadwinner in the family helps the capitalist society

Question 11

What do Marxist feminists believe the family is ?

Answer 11

Opressive,

Question 12

Why do radical feminists believe that the family meets the needs of the patriarchy?

Answer 12

Sociolizing children into the traditional gender roles

Question 13

What do radical feminists believe About the women’s expressive role?

Answer 13

It’s unpaid , this maintains the patriarchal dominance

Question 14

What do radical feminists mainly believe about the family?

Answer 14

They believe the family is oppressive. Benefits men and exploits women. Dark side to the family “violence” to women and kids

Question 15

Criticisms of Marxist and radical feminists

Answer 15

1. Women roles aren’t the same in all families.
2. Assumes women are passive victims when Hakim says that women may choose the expressive role.
3. Two thirds of divorces initiated by women.
4. Most women work and have independent incomes.