Functionalist Views on the Family 0.0 / 5 ? SociologyFamilies and householdsA2/A-levelAQA Created by: emilyegrech2000Created on: 30-11-16 11:25 What are the four functions of the family from a functionalist perspective? Reproduction, primary socialisation, emotional gratification and economic provision. 1 of 9 What is the purpose of reproduction? For the family to produce new members of society, who will create new generations. 2 of 9 What is primary socialisation? When the family teaches children the social norms and values of society, in their early childhood. 3 of 9 What is emotional gratification? Love towards family members to encourage their development. 4 of 9 What is economic provision? Providing resources and money for family members. 5 of 9 Who found the four functions of the family and what else did they do? Murdock (1949) and he studdied different societies and argued that the nuclear family is universal. 6 of 9 What did Parson's argue? That there are just two vital roles of the family, these are primary socialisation and stabilisation of adult personalities. 7 of 9 What is stabilisation of adult personalities? The emotional security that marriage provide as a form of relief from the stress of society which reduces the risk of destabilising society. 8 of 9 Name four factors which threaten to destabilise personalities? The need for work and money, the lack of power and boredom at work, pressures to achieve success and support families and sexual division labour. 9 of 9
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