Best family type is nuclear family with traditional division of labour.
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What are functionalist view about the family?
Family functions to benefit all family members(e.g. Providing emotional and financial support). Family is important 'organ' for society and must perform its functions for society to run smoothly.
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What are Marxist views of the family?
Society is based on conflict between two main groups; the bourgeoisie and working class. They see society as unequal And unfair as it is a capitalist society.
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What do feminists think of the family?
Mainly women who do majority of childcare/housework, make sacrifices, less likely to make decisions. Having to work and take care of home, suffer violence within the home.
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What is the triple shift?
Women who have to look after children. Do housework and look after husband's emotional care 'emotional sponge'
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What are functionalist view about the family?
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Family functions to benefit all family members(e.g. Providing emotional and financial support). Family is important 'organ' for society and must perform its functions for society to run smoothly.
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