Theories Of The Famiy

Question 1

What are Murdock’s 4 functions of the family?

Answer 1

Economical
Educational
Sexual
Reproductive

Question 2

What are Parson’s functions of the family?

Answer 2

Primary socialisation of children
Stabilisation of adult personalities ‘Warm bath theory’

Question 3

Criticisms of Functionalism

Answer 3

Radical feminists- ignores DV and child abuse
Feminists- there are negative effects of domestic responsibility on females
Marxists- shared norms and values support capitalism