Sociological perspectives on the family - Criticism of Functionalism

Question 1

Scapegoats

Answer 1

Are individuals or groups who get blamed for things that aren’t their fault.

Question 2

Privatization

Answer 2

The process whereby households and families become isolated and separated from the community and from wider kin, with people spending more time together in home- centred activities.

Question 3

Domestic labour

Answer 3

Is unpaid housework, including cooking, cleaning, childcare and looking after the sick and elderly.