Marxist Perspective of the Family

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  • Created by: m_ali31
  • Created on: 11-04-15 13:14

Marxist Perspective of the Family 2

UNIT OF CONSUMPTION- 

The family plays a major role in generating profits for the capitalist system. Children use 'pester power' to convince parents otherwise they may experience bullying or stigmatisation. 

CRITICISMS OF THE MARXIST APPROACH - 

  • Too much focus on the exploitation of the working class, ignores the benefits of the family 
  • Assumes fixed gender roles are still occuring 
  • Marxists have no alternative to the family 
  • Feminists say they ignore the oppression of women 
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