Sociology Theories FUNCTIONALISTS 5.0 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? SociologySociological theoryASAQA Created by: CharlotteCreated on: 10-12-12 19:47 How many societies did George Murdock study? 250 in the USA 1 of 18 Name the four functions Murdock argued existed in the family Sexual, Reproductive, Educational, Economic 2 of 18 Explain the reproductive function Provides new members for society 3 of 18 Explain the educational function Socialises its members into society's shared norms and values (primary socialisation) 4 of 18 Explain the economic function The family providing food and shelter for its members 5 of 18 Explain the sexual function Provides sexual gratificiation for the spouses. Husbandsand wife have the RIGHT of sexual access to each other 6 of 18 Name the two functions that Talcott Parsons thought existed in the family. The Primary Socialisation of the children, The stabilisation of adult personalities 7 of 18 What were the two roles within the family according to Parsons? Expressive leader, Instrumental leader 8 of 18 What is the expressive leader? The female role that is the caregiver and home maker 9 of 18 What is the instrumental leader? The male role that is the wage earner/breadwinner 10 of 18 Explain Parsons warm bath theory The mother creates a warm, loving and nuturing atmosphere that allows the family and adults relax and release tension 11 of 18 What did Ronald Fletcher say about the traditional functions? Claimed traditional functions such as care and education of children are now supported rather than removed 12 of 18 What did Fletcher say was supporting traditional functions? And give examples The welfare State. Through state schools, hospitals and welfare provisions 13 of 18 What did Fletcher say was the cause of more divorces? Higher expectation of marriage 14 of 18 Mention a weakness for Fletchers theory Considered that divorces meant they are unhappy and will not re-marry 15 of 18 Name two weaknesses for Parsons theory Ignores dark side of the family and family diversity 16 of 18 Name two weaknesses for Murdocks theory Only visited 250 societies and the Ik tribe prove his theory wrong that the family is not universal 17 of 18 Name three functionalists Murdock, Parsons, Fletcher 18 of 18
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