Unit 4.1 (Year 12) - Theories of the Family

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

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

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

Murdocks theory of the family has been criticised for a number of reasons. One criticism is that the theory is very [blank_start]outdated[blank_end] and so it cannot take into account how family trends have changed.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 [blank_start]ethnocentric[blank_end] and based on a particular time in society where family life would have reflected the dominant culture in society.

Which sociologist talked about Primary Socialisation[blank_start]?[blank_end]

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

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?

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.

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

Are feminists critical of the functionalist theory of the family?

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

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

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

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