Marxist Perspective on family Marxist perspective on family. 1.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? SociologyFamilies and householdsASAQA Created by: TaraCreated on: 16-12-11 18:35 Basic Beliefs Adopt a structural perspective on family See family within the framework of a capitalist society based on private property, profit and conflicting classes. Nuclear family teaches members to submit to the capitalist class. Emphasises how family reproduces unequal relationships and work to distort class conflicts. 1 of 4 Engels (1820) Believed monogamous nuclear family ideal as means of passing on private property. Acted as proof of paternity. Women's role was to provide an heir in return for security (food and shelter). 2 of 4 Althusser French marxist Althusser, argues capitalism survives if working class submit to ruling class. Family is main way of passing or reinforcing ideology. Through socialisation, the ideology is injected into family. 3 of 4 Critcisms Taditional marxist perspective is old-fashioned. Marrying to pass on property ignores other reasons to get married. Changing role of women: less likely to marry for economic security. Marriage less of a social necessity. 2003 report shows marriage based on love not obligation. 4 of 4
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