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what are the features of murdocks definition of the nuclear family?
the ideal family type that is beneficial and fits the industrial life
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what does it mean by the nuclear family is universal?
it exists globally, used everywhere to fit the life of work and other institutions
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what are the four functions of the family according to Murdock?
socialising the young
reproduction of the next generation
meeting economic needs
stable satisfaction of the sex drive
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give one criticism of murdocks four functions of the family
too deterministic- children are being pumped full of culture
ignores family diversity
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what is meant by the functional fit theory?
the nuclear family fits within society to meet the industrialised functions.
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what are the two functions of the family according to parsons?
warm bath theory
stabilisation of adult personalities
primary socialisation
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give one criticism of parsons warm bath theory
people who work go home for comfort- their family tells them that work is normal so they can continue working for the oppressive world of capitalism
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how is the new right similar to functionalism?
the nuclear family is the best fit for society
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which sociologists are associated with Marxism?
Zaretsky
Engels
Althusser
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what is the mail purpose of the family according to Marxists?
to serve the interests of capitalism- teach that capitalism is normal
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Three ways the nuclear family supports capitalism
unit of consumption
primary socialisation
teaching norms and values of capitalism
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what is meant by the safe haven or safety valve effect
the relief someone feels once they come home after experiencing the exploitation of capitalism
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give one criticism of the Marxist view of the family
ignores family diversity
overly negative
does not address feminism
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in what way are marxists and functionalists similar in their view of the family?
they are within a structure controlled like puppets- society controls them
the family teaches norms and values
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what is the liberal feminist view of the family
society turns a blind eye to domestic violence- men and women are equal and there has been much improvement- laws to ensure this
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what functions do marxists feminists believe the family perform for capitalism?
to raise the next generation of workers for free, women dont get paid for domestic work- cheap labour
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what is meant by the dual burden and triple shift?
dual burden is domestic work and labour
triple shift is when women have emotion work, domestic work, and work
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