True or False? 'Functionalists see the 'nuclear family' as functioning for the greater good of society.'
What 4 functions does the nuclear family perform that are essential, in George Murdock's view, to the smooth running of all societies?
Reproductive Sexual Educational Economic
Sexual Socialisation Safety Love
Reproductive Shelter Socialisation Sexual
Geographical Mobility Reproductive Sexual Education
What 3 characteristics relate directly to the nuclear family as stated by George Murdock?
Common Residence
One or more children (own or adopted)
Adults of the same sex
Adults of opposing sex
No children
A pet
Murdocks theory of the family has been criticised for a number of reasons. One criticism is that the theory is very and so it cannot take into account how family trends have changed. As well as this, Murdock's view on the family is seen as being very and based on a particular time in society where family life would have reflected the dominant culture in society.
Which sociologist talked about Primary Socialisation❌
Are Marxists very supportive or critical of the Functionalist theory of the family?
Critical
Supportive
Marxists see the nuclear family as serving in the interests of the ruling class and not the good of society because it promotes capitalist and ruling class ideology. True or False?
Zaretsky (1976) claimed there was 3 main ways that the nuclear family benefits capitalists. Which one of the below is not an idea of Zaretsky.
Socialisation makes children and future workers become conformist citizens and passive workers.
The nuclear family is a major consumer of manufactured goods and services.
Socialisation makes children and future workers ready for education and work by socialising them into the culture of society allowing them to fit in.
The nuclear family helps workers to manage resentment of the capitalist workplace.
How many variations of the feminist view point are there regarding feminist theories of the family?
5
4
6
3
Are feminists critical of the functionalist theory of the family?
Yes
No
Reproductive rights are the rights that women have over there bodies. However until what year did they not have these reproductive rights?
1960
1961
1962
1963
1964
Wilkinson argues that economic changes have led to cultural change in women's attitudes which she calls ..........
Genderquake
Earthquake
Sexualquake
Cheesequake
San Jose Earthquakes
Has liberal feminism also been known as 'equal rights' feminism?
Reproductive technology refers to scientific developments in the last 30 years to help men and women who may experience fertility problems, true or false?
