Sociological perspectives of the Family

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A group of Sociologists that view the family as having four important functions (reproduction, emotional support, economic support and primary socialisation)
Functionalist
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These sociologists view the family negatively, they argue that rich families can pass their wealth onto their children
Marxist
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The process where you learn from your parents how to talk, behave and interact in society
Socialisation
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These sociologists argue that the family is negative for women as there is sometimes violence in the home
Feminist
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These sociologists say that the nuclear family is the best family for society
New Right
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The process where you learn through your family how to behave like a boy or a girl
Gender socialisation
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These sociologists view the family negatively, they argue that rich families can pass their wealth onto their children

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Marxist

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The process where you learn from your parents how to talk, behave and interact in society

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These sociologists argue that the family is negative for women as there is sometimes violence in the home

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Card 5

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These sociologists say that the nuclear family is the best family for society

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