Functions of the Family
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- Marxist Theories
- Functions of the Family
- Functionalist Theories
- Family is functional for both society and individual family members.
- Family performs four key functions (Murdock)
- Socialisation of children
- Economic
- Sexual
- Reproductive
- Lost to the state through social welfare, education etc.
- Family still remains two basic functions (Parsons)
- Primary socialisation of children
- Stabilisation of adult personalities
- Interactionist Theories
- Micro level examination of individual meanings and interactions of its members
- Relationships with friends and family, pets and family friends
- Micro level examination of individual meanings and interactions of its members
- Feminists Theories
- View the family as an institution that serves the interests of men at the expense of women
- Functionalist Theories
- Families operate to maintain an unfair, unequal and exploitative Capitalist system
- It allows for the inheritance of private property. (Engels)
- Reproduces and maintains a healthy labour force for Capitalism free of charge.
- Socialises its members to accept authority, hierarchy, to conform. (Zaretsky)
- Provides a 'safe haven' away from Capitalist exploitation.
- Functions of the Family
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