Sociological Perspectives On The Family Flashcards
1
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What did talcott see society as working like
A
A human body and institutions were like the organs
2
Q
What did Talcott argue about how the parts of society should be understood
A
Society should be understood in terms of what they contribute to society as a whole
3
Q
What four functions did Murdock believe the nuclear family performs
A
Stable satisfaction of the sex drive
Reproductive of the next generation
Socialisation of children
Meeting its member’s economic needs
4
Q
What two functions did parsons believe the family had
A
The primary socialisation of children
The stabilisation of adult personalities
5
Q
What is meant by the primary socialisation of children in family
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The family teaches young children the basic skills and society’s norms and values
