The functions of the family

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The functionalist Perspective

Murdock-

1.stable satisfaction of the sex drive

2. Socilisation of the young

3. reproduction of the next generation 

4. Meeting its members economic needs

Parsons- functional fit theory

two types of society- pre-industrial society and modern idustrial society. The nuclear family fits the industrial society and the extended family fits pre-industrial society

Industrial society has two essential needs; geographically…

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