Theorists Flashcards
(11 cards)
what does parsons think of the family
has 2 key functions
1). primary socialisation = teaches norms and values of society
2). stabalilisation of adult personalities = teaches children how to act properly so they know how act in society so they don’t have a tantrum
what are Murdocks 4 functions of the family
1). economic
2).sexual
3).reproductive
4).educational
why does Murdock think these functions are important for the family
helps the family function in the most effective way so that it benefits society for social stability and helps society to continue
what is parsons warm bath theory
the husband comes home after a long day off work and the family helps him to de-stress by giving him emotional support
what does Murdock think about the nuclear family
that it is universal and is found in every society in some form and its a vital/important institution
what does Engels think of the family
he believes that the nuclear family was introduced to maintain wealth and private property by passing in onto legitimate heirs
this helps to reinforce capitalism
what does Zaretsky think of the family
1). family is a unit of consumption and buy/consume unnecessary goods created by capitalism to reinforce their wealth
2). family goes through the cushioning effect which is where the man comes home and takes his frustration out on the family rather then the bourgeoisie to prevent a revolution
3).reinforces capitalistic ideology to help maintain capitalistic norms and values
what does Karl Marx think of the family
help to reinforce capitalism
what does Delphy and Leonard say about the family
the family exploits women in the form of unpaid domestic labour, they struggle with the dual burden
the patriarchy still exists within the family and is reinforced as men usually have the power in the family
men benefit the most of women’s work
what does Ann Oakley think of the family
created the term ‘dual burden’ where men do the paid and unpaid labour in the form of household chores
the nuclear family reinforced traditional values which puts women back
men get away from doing chores by “cherry picking ‘ what they do and make it seem like they do more when they don’t
called it a “cereal packet “ family as it advertises a perfect life which can mislead and socially constructs a ‘normal family’
what does Ansley say bout the family
women are the takers of shit
