Sociological perspective

Question 1

Functionalism - family’s role

Answer 1

Organic analogy - heart of society
Corner stone of society

Question 2

Functionalism - family functions

Answer 2

Reproduction
Sexual
Economic
Educational

Question 3

Functionalism- parsons

Answer 3

Primary socialisation
Stabilisation of adult personalities
+ Warm bath theory

Question 4

Functionalism - functional fit theory

Answer 4

The family evolves to fit societies needs

Question 5

Functionalism- pre industrial family

Answer 5

Extended family
Ascribed status
Unit of production

Question 6

Functionalism- post industrial family

Answer 6

Isolated nuclear family
Achieved status
Unit of consumption