Reproduction- Murdock Flashcards
What role does Murdock argue the family plays in society?
The family has a key role in reproducing the next generation.
Why is the family considered a vital institution?
Because it creates new members through marriage and childbearing.
What does society need in order to continue?
Society needs more members.
What do postmodernists argue about the traditional nuclear family?
Postmodernists argue that the view of the traditional nuclear family is outdated.
How has childbearing changed according to postmodernists?
Childbearing is now a matter of choice, such as sperm donor babies.
What do postmodernists believe about the need for a traditional nuclear family?
Postmodernists believe that childbearing no longer requires a traditional nuclear family as functionalists suggest.
What do Marxists argue about the function of the family?
Marxists argue that this function is significant.
