Family Diversity- Bad

Question 1

Ao1 functionalism

Answer 1

According to parsons the nuclear family is suited to meeting the needs of the modern Society for a geographical and socially mobile workforce.
It performs two functions of primary socialisation for children and stabilisation of adult personalities

They argue that the division of labour between an instrumental male and an expressive female is natural
And they believe that family divers should not be encouraged

As diversity can lead to serious social problems with society as males are not being socialised correctly in single parent families Headed by females.
With the boys tending to fail school and turning towards gangs

Question 2

Ao3
Functionalism

Answer 2

However, functionalist tend to ignore the dark side of the family which is conflict between the husband and wife, male dominance and child abuse
They don’t give attention to the dysfunctions of the family and the harmful effects this may have on society

Question 3

Ao1 new right

Answer 3

The new right agree with functionalist that most natural type family is the nuclear family
They see lone parent families as unnatural and harmful to children since they cannot discipline their children properly and are a burden on the welfare state.

This can be solved by returning to the traditional values and divorce should be more difficult to obtain and welfare benefits should be removed

Question 4

Ao3 new right

Answer 4

Feminists argue that the traditional nuclear family favoured by the new right is based on the patriarchal oppression of women, and it is a fundamental cause of gender inequality in their view. It prevents women working and keeps them financially dependent on men and denies them equality in decision-making.