Theories Of The Family

Question 1

Functionalist view is

Answer 1

Consensus perspective

Question 2

Marxism view is

Answer 2

Class conflict perspective

Question 3

Feminism is

Answer 3

Gender conflict perspective

Question 4

Functionalist - four functions family performs

Answer 4

Stable satisfaction of the sex drive
Reproduction of the next generation
Socialisation of the young
Meeting members economic needs

Murdock

Question 5

Functional fit theory

Answer 5

Parsons

Functions depend on which society they live in

Question 6

Parsons 2 kinds of family structure

Answer 6

Nuclear

Extended

Question 7

Parsons 2 types of basic types of society

Answer 7

Modern industrial society - nuclear

Traditional pre industrial society - extended

Question 8

Geographically mobile workforce is

Answer 8

People move to where jobs are
Easier for nuclear
Better fitted to Modern society

Question 9

Primary socialisation of children is

Answer 9

Equipping with basic skills and society’s values

Begin to integrate them into society

Question 10

The stabilisation of adult personalities is where

Answer 10

The family is a place where adults can relax

Return to workplace refreshed

Question 11

Marxists see society as

Answer 11

Capitalist society with 2 classes
Capitalist
Working

Question 12

To Marxists the functions of the family are performed to

Answer 12

Benefit the capitalist system

Question 13

What does ideology mean

Answer 13

Set of ideas or beliefs that justify inequality

Question 14

3 ways Marxists see family as serving capitalism

Answer 14

Inheriting private property
Ideological functions
Source of profits

Question 15

Feminist view on family

Answer 15

Oppresses women

Question 16

Liberal feminist view on family

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Campaign against sex discrimination and for equal rights

Argue Gradual progress

Question 17

Marxist feminist view on family

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Capitalism is main reason for women’s oppression

Question 18

3 things Marxist feminist see that women’s oppression creates for capitalism

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Women reproduce labour force
Women absorb anger that would be at capitalism
Women are reserve army of cheap labour

Question 19

Radical feminist view on family

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Rule by men

Men are enemy

Question 20

Difference feminists argue that

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We cannot generalise women’s experiences

All have different experiences

Question 21

Personal life perspective say other theories suffer from 2 weaknesses

Answer 21

Assume the traditional nuclear family is dominant family type

They are all structural theories - everyone has some choice in creating family relationships

Question 22

Personal life perspective info

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Bottom up

Start from point of view of individuals concerned to understand the family

Question 23

Personal life perspective 5 points

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Relationships with friends 
Fictive kin (fake auntie)
Gay and lesbian chosen family 
Relationships with dead relatives (memories)
Relationships with pets