Topic 3 Theories Of The Family Flashcards
1
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Parsons
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Nuclear family fits better industrial societies. Society requires a geographical and socially mobile work force which is best suited for nuclear family rather than extended families
2
Q
Engels
A
Capitalist view : passing on of the property they acquire from generation to generation
3
Q
Zaretsky
A
Mask of capitalism is people keeping themselves safe from the outside society
4
Q
Ansley
A
Wives are the ‘ takers of shit ‘ who soaks up the distraction of their husband
5
Q
Greer
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Radical feminist explanation : an all female household as an alternative to the heterosexual family
6
Q
Murdock
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Family performs 4 key functions
- stable satisfaction
- reproduction of the next generation
- socialisation of the young
- meeting the members economic needs
