functionalism

Question 1

families function in society

Answer 1

division of labour
primary socialisation
stabilisation of adult personalities
geographical and social mobility

Question 2

the organic analogy

Answer 2

families enable society to function
work for the economy

Question 3

Murdoch study

Answer 3

each culture of nuclear family had 4 functions
- economic
- sexual
- reproductive
- educational

Question 4

evaluation of functionalism

Answer 4

rose tinted view
ignores dysfunctions
pushing patriarchy - feminism
fits needs of capitalism - marxists

Question 5

parsons

Answer 5

modern industrial society
pre industrial society
socially and geographically mobile
family meets other needs e.g. religion, political educates

Question 6

geographically and socially mobile meanings

Answer 6

geo - able to move for jobs
social - able to move social classes

Question 7

the warm bath theory - parsons

Answer 7

the idea that going home to a nuclear family is similar to a warm bath, comfortable and safe

Question 8

evaluating

Answer 8

not always the case - dysfunctions
divorce rates increased