Topic 3- Theories of the Family- Sociologists

Functionalist; argues families are a 'universal institution' and perform four key functions in all human societies

Murdock

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Functionalist; claims families have a 'functional fit' with the demands of the workforce and perform two 'irreducible functions'

Parsons

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Marxist; argues that the family is a 'punch bag' used to take out stress on by the suffering proletariat worker

Zaretsky

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Liberal feminist; criticises radical feminists for not recognising the improvement of female equality and female choice in the family

Somerville

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Radical feminist; argues for 'matriarchal' families as an alternative to the heterosexual lifestyle

Greer

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Personal life perspective; noticed how family members can be chosen, such as children recognising dogs as part of the family

Tipper

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Functionalist; claims families have a 'functional fit' with the demands of the workforce and perform two 'irreducible functions'

Parsons

Marxist; argues that the family is a 'punch bag' used to take out stress on by the suffering proletariat worker

Liberal feminist; criticises radical feminists for not recognising the improvement of female equality and female choice in the family

Radical feminist; argues for 'matriarchal' families as an alternative to the heterosexual lifestyle

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