theories of religion - functionalism

Question 1

what is primary socialisation?

Answer 1

family teaches the basic Norms and values of society shared culture or way of life.
enables children to cooperant and integrates them in to society.
for example parents teaches their child manners helps them cooperate and communicate with other in life

Question 2

In traditional nuclear family what role do parents play?
primary socialisation

Answer 2

In traditional nuclear family the mother preforms the expressive or care giving role and is primarily responsible for carrying out this function - women are naturally suited to it biological role - oestrogen
father preforms the instrumental role.

Question 3

what is stabilisation adult personalities
primary socialisation

Answer 3

emotional security between 2 adults
Also known as the warm bath theory.
where a family is a place where adults can relax and relieve tensions allowing them to feel refreshed and enabling them to continue being economically productive.
family gives individual a safety valve escape stresses

Question 4

explain economic (MURDOCK)

Answer 4

family works as a unit in order to meet basic economic needs for all its members
nuclear family man would act as the breadwinner playing instrumental role involves said paid work in order to provide food and shelter to all members of the family

Question 5

explain reproduction (MURDOCK)

Answer 5

family has a key role in reproducing the next generation
in order for society to continue needs more members
therefore, family is a vital institution because through marriage and child bearing it creates new members.

Question 6

explain sexual regulation (MURDOCK)

Answer 6

argues role of the family is to satisfy the adult sex drive in a stable manner
means that in a monogamous marriage each partner has access to sex in a secure relationship
prevents social disruption would be caused otherwise, if there was sexual ‘free for all.’