functionalist view in family xx

Question 1

how did murdock gather his theory on the family?

Answer 1

studies 250 societies , from small hunting to modern industrial countries like usa. in all societies, he claimed nuclear family was universal; some of it existedin every society

Question 2

what were the four vital functions fufilled by families according to murdock?

Answer 2

sexual
educations
economic
repeorductive

Question 3

how is sexual one of the four vital function fufilled by family according to murdock?

Answer 3

sex creates powerful emotional bond between a couple. encourage stable relations which help maintain stability in society

Question 4

how is reproductive one of the four vital function fufilled by family according to murdock?

Answer 4

society requires new members to ensure continuation of society’s. occur within natural and family context

Question 5

how is educational one of the four vital function fufilled by family according to murdock?

Answer 5

culture need to be transmitted to next gen, so children need to be effectively socialised into the dominant values, norms, customs and rituals of society. process of primary socialisation

Question 6

how is economic one of the four vital function fufilled by family according to murdock?

Answer 6

adult family members provide shelter, food and money for their children. when families buy things to meet the needs of their children, this also helps to maintain economy

Question 7

what two functions did parsons find that the family has?

Answer 7

primary socialisation
stabilisation o adults personality

Question 8

how did parsons find that primary socialisation was an important function of the family?

Answer 8

parsons believed families are vital in passing on norms and values of society. families are important for teaching children rules, patterns of behaviour and belief systems. mother play major roles in nurturing their children. men have instrumental role, women have expressive role

Question 9

how did parsons find that stabilisation of adult personality was an important function of the family?

Answer 9

second specialised function of the family is theor to relieve stress. “warm bath” theory analogy claims family does this providing a warm, loving home