Marxism and the Family
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- Marxism and the Family
- Inheritance of property (Engels)
- 'Primitive communism' - classless society, there was no family
- As production developed wealth increase and men began controlling the means of production
- This lead to patriarchal monogamous nuclear family (male dominated society emphasised within the family)
- Monogamous nuclear family represented women's sexuality being under control of men and was instrument for production of children
- This suggests if capitalism disappears, patriarchal family will too, this is not supported by communist societies
- Proletariat pass down work in the factory
- Bourgeoisie pass down owning factory
- Ideological function
- Primary socialisation where children are taught inequality is inevitable
- Teaching children there is always somebody in charge (usually men) and prepares orders for the work place
- Safe haven from harsh and exploitive capitalism, they can have a private life and be themselves
- Unit of consumption
- Capitalism exploits workers by selling for more than it costs to make
- Family is important consumer e.g. when somebody else has something
- Evaluation
- Ignores other family types
- Ignores females or individuals and focus on bourgeoisie and proletariat
- Functionalism - Ignores benefits of the family e.g. providing mental support
- Inheritance of property (Engels)
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