Functionalist VS marxist views
- Created by: Katie_Lewis
- Created on: 15-03-17 18:03
Functionalist VS marxist views |
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Overall comparisonFUNCTIONALISM - criticised for downplaying conflict - present nuclear families as harmonious which ignores the dark side of the family. Parsons view of the instrumental and expressive role of men and women is very old fashioned - not the case todayIt ignores the exploitation of women and ignores the harmful effects of the family (Leach)MARXISM - old fashioned - the idea that men marry to pass down their property ignores other reasons for getting married.Women are far less likely to marry for economic support |
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