functionalist roles of family

Question 1

primary socialisation

Answer 1

parsons- teaches basic norms and values of society help children cooperate and integrate into society
e.g manners
typically done by mother in nuclear family through expressive role

Question 2

economic

Answer 2

Murdock
family works as a unit in order to meet basic needs of all members
in traditional nuclear family the man plays the instrumental role by being the breadwinner and providing food and housing for all members of the family

Question 3

reproduction

Answer 3

reproducing next generation need more members for society to continue
marriage and child bearing creates new members (murdock)

Question 4

sexual regulation

Answer 4

murdock
satisfy adult sex drive in stable manner, monogamous marriages safe sex for both partners prevents social disruption