Murdock's 4 Functions

Question 1

Name the four functions:

Answer 1

Stable satisfaction of the sex drive, reproduction of the next generation, socialisation of the young, meeting economic needs.

Question 2

Explain stable satisfaction of the sex drive:

Answer 2

Being with the same partner and discouraging the notion of ‘free-for-all’.

Question 3

Explain reproduction of the next generation:

Answer 3

Production of children in which society needs.

Question 4

Explain socialisation of the young:

Answer 4

Socialisation on the norms and values of society.

Question 5

Explain meeting its members’ economic needs:

Answer 5

Basic needs such as food and shelter.