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Unit 4.1 (Year 12) - Theories of the Family

Question 1 of 14

1

True or False? 'Functionalists see the 'nuclear family' as functioning for the greater good of society.'

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 2 of 14

1

What 4 functions does the nuclear family perform that are essential, in George Murdock's view, to the smooth running of all societies?

Select one of the following:

  • Reproductive
    Sexual
    Educational
    Economic

  • Sexual
    Socialisation
    Safety
    Love

  • Reproductive
    Shelter
    Socialisation
    Sexual

  • Geographical Mobility
    Reproductive
    Sexual
    Education

Explanation

Question 3 of 14

3

What 3 characteristics relate directly to the nuclear family as stated by George Murdock?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Common Residence

  • One or more children (own or adopted)

  • Adults of the same sex

  • Adults of opposing sex

  • No children

  • A pet

Explanation

Question 4 of 14

2

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

Murdocks theory of the family has been criticised for a number of reasons. One criticism is that the theory is very and so it cannot take into account how family trends have changed. As well as this, Murdock's view on the family is seen as being very and based on a particular time in society where family life would have reflected the dominant culture in society.

Explanation

Question 5 of 14

1

Which sociologist talked about Primary Socialisation

Drag and drop to complete the text.

    Parsons
    Murdock
    Fletcher
    Cheal
    Durkheim
    Sugarman
    Young & Willmott

Explanation

Question 6 of 14

1

Are Marxists very supportive or critical of the Functionalist theory of the family?

Select one of the following:

  • Critical

  • Supportive

Explanation

Question 7 of 14

1

Marxists see the nuclear family as serving in the interests of the ruling class and not the good of society because it promotes capitalist and ruling class ideology. True or False?

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 8 of 14

1

Zaretsky (1976) claimed there was 3 main ways that the nuclear family benefits capitalists. Which one of the below is not an idea of Zaretsky.

Select one or more of the following:

  • Socialisation makes children and future workers become conformist citizens and passive workers.

  • The nuclear family is a major consumer of manufactured goods and services.

  • Socialisation makes children and future workers ready for education and work by socialising them into the culture of society allowing them to fit in.

  • The nuclear family helps workers to manage resentment of the capitalist workplace.

Explanation

Question 9 of 14

1

How many variations of the feminist view point are there regarding feminist theories of the family?

Select one of the following:

  • 5

  • 4

  • 6

  • 3

Explanation

Question 10 of 14

1

Are feminists critical of the functionalist theory of the family?

Select one of the following:

  • Yes

  • No

Explanation

Question 11 of 14

1

Reproductive rights are the rights that women have over there bodies. However until what year did they not have these reproductive rights?

Select one of the following:

  • 1960

  • 1961

  • 1962

  • 1963

  • 1964

Explanation

Question 12 of 14

1

Wilkinson argues that economic changes have led to cultural change in women's attitudes which she calls ..........

Select one or more of the following:

  • Genderquake

  • Earthquake

  • Sexualquake

  • Cheesequake

  • San Jose Earthquakes

Explanation

Question 13 of 14

1

Has liberal feminism also been known as 'equal rights' feminism?

Select one of the following:

  • Yes

  • No

Explanation

Question 14 of 14

1

Reproductive technology refers to scientific developments in the last 30 years to help men and women who may experience fertility problems, true or false?

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

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