Read the account of Parsons’ functional fit theory and the loss of family functions on pages 39 to 41 in the book. Complete the following table: Compare how Parsons sees the traditional pre-industrial family and the modern industrial family. Traditional Pre-industrial family Modern Industrial family Large and extended Performs only two essential … [Read more...]
Marxist View of the Functions of the Family
Working in pairs and referring to Key Concepts on pages 245 to 253, explain how the following concepts might contribute to our understanding of the functions of the family in contemporary society. Ideology – Bourgeoisie – Proletariat – Exploitation – Capitalism … [Read more...]