Families and Households: Theories of the family, Functionalism 0.0 / 5 ? SociologyFamilies and householdsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: s-eveCreated on: 10-06-18 18:47 Traits of the ideal family Nuclear, hetrosexual, married, tradtional roles 1 of 9 What are the expressive and instrumental leaders? expressive - housewife instrumental - breadwinner 2 of 9 What are Murdock's four functions of the family? 1.Sexual, 2.Reproductive, 3.Economic, 4.Socialisation 3 of 9 One Criticism of Murdock Fails to recognise family diversity in modern society 4 of 9 What are Parsons 2 functions of the family? Primary Socialistation and Stabilisation of Adult Personalities 5 of 9 What is primary socialisation? parents teach their children norms and values 6 of 9 what is stabilisation of adult personalities? family provides clear roles for adults; men=instumental role & women=expressive. Warm Bath theory 7 of 9 What is the Warm Bath theory? The idea that the family is a relaxing environment for a working man after work wife runs a bath, puts children to bed, cooks dinner 8 of 9 Criticism of Parsons Warm Bath theory? ignores the dark side of the family - 1 in 4 women expirence domestic abuse 9 of 9
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