Division in families by class. Differences in how children are socialised. Family unit started as a way of ensuring wealth was passed on and stayed within the family. Socialised to accept hierarchy. The family passes on class differences
They love the family
8. What is the definition of a family?
A Family is a group of persons directly liked by kin connections, the adult members of which assume responsibility for caring for children.
kids and a parent
9. Alternatives to the family?
Foster homes, homelessness, foster homes
there is no alternative
10. What is authority?
(exercised over us, we willingly obey eg teachers)
oashfih
11. Functionalists
Family is essential foundation to the family. Provides primary socialisation, economic welfare, reproduction of the next generation, and satisfaction of the sex drive.
they hate the family
12. Achieved status?
Result of a person
An aspiration
13. New Right family perspectives?
Traditional family values. For marriage. Against divorce and cohabitation. Preferred family type is nuclear
They hate the family
14. A reason for the decrease in marriage
Secularization, decrease in morals, better contrceptives and a change in expectations
marriage is lame
15. Feminists perspective on family?
The family oppresses females. Against the family unit as we see it now as it serves the interests of men rather than women. Liberal feminists strive for equality within the family
They love the family
16. Children brought up by lone parents are worse off than others?
Studies show that this is not so, but considering economic and emotional issues
yes indeed they are
17. What is a family?
A family consists of a married couple and their biological children
any people
18. What is a household?
people that live in the same house, but are not always related
other
19. What is the nuclear or cereal packet family?
Consists of a father, mother and their 2 children
a family that eats cereal
20. Changes in family patterns worldwide
Extended families and other kin groups are declining in their influence general trend towards the free choice of a spouse; The rights of women are becoming more widely recognised, in respect to both the initiation of marriage and decision making within th
