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Functionalist perspective on family and social policy
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A Levels Sociology (Family and Households) Mind Map on Functionalist perspective on family and social policy, created by dottydiva96 on 04/01/2014.
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Functionalist perspective on family and social policy
Society is built on harmony and consensus (shared values), free from major conflicts
Social policies and state benefit everyone
Policies help families perform functions effectively
Welfare state supports family through NHS, education policies, benefits
Criticisms
Assumes all family members benefit from social policies
Feminists argue the majority benefit men
Assumed 'march of progress'
Marxists argue policies can also reverse change
e.g. cutting benefits for poor families
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