Industrialisation And Its Impact On The Family Flashcards
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Parsons on the family before and after industrialization
Before industrialisation: Families were typically extended, living and working together in rural areas (e.g., farming households).
After industrialisation: There was a shift to nuclear families — small, mobile units better suited to industrial urban life.
Why did parsons say families changed after industrialization
Claimed the nuclear family became “structurally isolated” because it was more adaptable to the needs of an industrial economy (e.g., geographical mobility for factory work).
What did the need for geographic mobility lead to
People moved to cities for factory jobs, separating from extended kin.
Nuclear families became more common due to the need to relocate for employment.
What did laslett say about pre industrial families
They often were still nuclear
What did Anderson say about early industrial families
They often were extended families with families migrating together and living together in urban areas
How did industrialization impact gender roles according to parsons
Gender Roles Became More Defined
Parsons:
Men took the instrumental role (breadwinner).
Women took the expressive role (homemaker and caregiver).
This division suited the needs of the industrial capitalist economy.
How did industrialization lead to a loss of functions
The family lost functions it once performed (e.g., education, healthcare, production).
• These were taken over by institutions like schools, hospitals, and factories.
• Parsons: The family became more functionally specialised, mainly focusing on:
• Primary socialisation of children
• Stabilisation of adult personalities
Suggesting Murdock
Functions were less relevant now.
How did status change after industrialization
Children no longer had ascribed status but now had achieved.
What did industrialization lead to more of
Disposable income according to Evan’s and chandler which supported capitalism
