They see every institution in society as essential to the smooth running of society. (Murdoch 1949) Some say Functionalists have a negative view on the family.
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Murdoch (1949)
Concluded that the family is so useful to society that it is inevitable and universal.
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Functions of the Family
Sexual, Reproductive, Economic, Educational
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Functions of the Family: Sexual
Providing a stable and sexual relationship for adults.
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Functions of the Family: Reproductive
Provides new babies and new members of society.
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Functions of the Family: Economic
The family pools resources and provides for all its members.
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Functions of the Family: Educational
The family teaches and socializes the child into the norms of society.
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Talcott Parsons (1950)
2 irreducible functions: Primary socialization of children, Stabilizing personalities.
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Functionalist Family Criticism
Morgan (1975) Murdock makes no reference to alternative households or disharmony and problems in family relationships.
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Marxists
They see the family as supporting the roles of capitalism, helping Bourgeoisie and hindering Proletariat.
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Engels (1884)
Engels says that the main role of the family is to keep wealth within the Bourgeoisie through inheritance.
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Zaretsky (1976)
He says the family helps the capitalist economy. A family gives the proletariat man a place to be in power and be 'king of his castle', relieving pressure and accepting oppression.
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Marxist View on Women in Families against Capitalism
Role is to be a 'housewife' and care for the man to make him more productive helping the Bourgeoisie.
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Marxists Family Criticism
Their view is too negative and does not mention 'nice' things. They always assume worker is male, and there is no explanation why.
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Feminists
They believe that the family exploits and oppresses women in order to maintain social order.
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Murdoch (1949)
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Concluded that the family is so useful to society that it is inevitable and universal.
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