marxist theories of the family

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  • Marxist theories of the family
    • Engels= main marxist theorist
    • Inheritance of private property
      • Pre historic promiscuous horde- lived in cummunes
      • Capitalism replies on private property being passed down
    • Ideological functions of the family
      • Father= man of the house
        • Mirrors capitalist workplace where boss is incharge
      • Socialises children into accepting heirachy
    • Zaretsky- marxist warm bath theory
      • Family is ideological haven from stress and pressure
      • Family absorbs frustrations
    • Family is a unit of consumption
      • Advertisers urge families to consume latest products
      • Pester power

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