Nuclear is universal and the most functional at meeting the four needs
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What are the four essential functions Murdock says the nuclear performs
Stable satisfaction of the sex drive, Reproduction of the next generation, socialisation of the young, meeting its members economic needs
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Criticisms of Murdock
Marxists and feminists reject the rose tinted harmonious view that meets the needs of both wider society and members of the family, ignores family diversity e.g extended meets functions
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What does Parsons say is the two functions of the family
Primary Socialisation, Personality Stabilisation
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What is Primary Socialisation
Equips children with basic skills and society's values to help integrate them into society and help prepare for secondary socialisation
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What is an example of primary socialisation
Parents teaching children to: walk and talk, respect, socialise.
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What are the four essential functions Murdock says the nuclear performs
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Stable satisfaction of the sex drive, Reproduction of the next generation, socialisation of the young, meeting its members economic needs
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What does Parsons say is the two functions of the family
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