Relating: Families

Question 1

What are the 5 family functions?

Answer 1

1. To socialise kids -> produce next generation
2. To ensure people receive affection and emotional support
3. Organise sexual relations and reproduction
4. Establish a mechanism of economic exchange and cooperation
5. Provide a spatial location for its members- a home

Question 2

Family breakdown

Answer 2

Breakdown in gender division of labour

Breakdown of family structure