Theories Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Murdock
A
Four functions:
Socialisation
Satisfaction of the members economic needs
Reproduction
Sex drive
2
Q
Engels
A
Family exists to pass property off to a son
3
Q
Zaretsky
A
‘Cult of private life’ - only gain fulfillment from family life, distracting from exploitation
4
Q
Poulantzas
A
Nuclear families are brainwashed into thinking capitalism is fair teaching lower generations how to conform with the capitalist system
5
Q
New right
A
Biological division of labour, families should be self reliant
6
Q
Smart (personal life perspective)
A
Structural approaches assume the nuclear family is the dominant type of family
