theories of the family Flashcards
what is Murdock’s four functions (1949)
-Stable satisfaction of the sex drive
-Reproduction of the next generation
-Socialisation of the young
-Meeting its members economic needs
who criticises Murdock and what do they say
-Feminists see the family as serving the needs of men and oppressing women
-Marxists argue that it meets the needs of capitalism, not those of family members or society as a whole
the primary socialisation of children is to…
equip them with basic skills and society’s values, to enable them to cooperate with others and begin to integrate them into society
what is the stabilisation of adult personalities
the family is a place where adults can relax and release tensions, enabling them to return to the workplace refreshed and ready to meet demands
