Functionalist of the 1950's. He said the family is a social group characterised by common residence, economic co-operation and reproduction. It includes 2 adults of both sexes who maintain a socially approved sexual relationship and have kids.
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Talcott Parsons
Functionalist of the 1950's. The (nuclear) family is like a warm bath as it makes you feel calm, relaxed and safe.
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Types of family
Nuclear family, single parent family, reconstituted family, same sex family and extended family.
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Murdock's four functions of the family
Reproduction, socialization, economic and stabilisation of the sex drive
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Marxist view of the family
Passes on capitalist ideology, encourages consumerism, reproduces the labour force.
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Card 2
Front
Functionalist of the 1950's. The (nuclear) family is like a warm bath as it makes you feel calm, relaxed and safe.
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Talcott Parsons
Card 3
Front
Nuclear family, single parent family, reconstituted family, same sex family and extended family.
Back
Card 4
Front
Reproduction, socialization, economic and stabilisation of the sex drive
Back
Card 5
Front
Passes on capitalist ideology, encourages consumerism, reproduces the labour force.
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