Role of Family in Society (theory)

Question 1

Functionalists

Answer 1

See every institution in society as essential to a smooth running of society.

Question 2

Postmodernists

Answer 2

Much wider range of living options available these days. Due to social and cultural changes.

Question 3

Marxists

Answer 3

View the family as performing essential functions of a modern industrial society.

Question 4

New Right

Answer 4

Based on the idea that the traditional nuclear family and its values are best for society.

Question 5

Marxist feminist

Answer 5

See the exploitation of women as essential to the success of capitalism.

Question 6

Radical feminists

Answer 6

Highlights housework as an area of exploitation of women.

Question 7

Liberal Feminists

Answer 7

Family is only sexist because it supports mainstream culture which is sexist. Believe social change is possible.