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Which theorist viewed the family as primarily serving the function of stabilizing adult personalities and socializing children?
Which theorist viewed the family as primarily serving the function of stabilizing adult personalities and socializing children?
- Ann Oakley
- George Murdock
- Friedrich Engels
- Talcott Parsons (correct)
George Murdock's research supported the idea that the family is a culturally specific institution with varying functions across societies.
George Murdock's research supported the idea that the family is a culturally specific institution with varying functions across societies.
False (B)
According to Friedrich Engels, how does the family contribute to the perpetuation of social inequality?
According to Friedrich Engels, how does the family contribute to the perpetuation of social inequality?
Maintaining wealth and property within ruling-class families
According to Eli Zaretsky, the family provides an illusion of ________ and emotional support while reinforcing economic oppression.
According to Eli Zaretsky, the family provides an illusion of ________ and emotional support while reinforcing economic oppression.
Match the following sociologists with their primary focus regarding the family:
Match the following sociologists with their primary focus regarding the family:
Which of the following perspectives views the family as an ideological apparatus benefiting capitalism by providing unpaid domestic labor?
Which of the following perspectives views the family as an ideological apparatus benefiting capitalism by providing unpaid domestic labor?
Ann Oakley's research primarily supported the view that family life has an equally positive impact on both men and women.
Ann Oakley's research primarily supported the view that family life has an equally positive impact on both men and women.
According to Delphy and Leonard, what type of labor performed by women within the family is often uncompensated and benefits men disproportionately?
According to Delphy and Leonard, what type of labor performed by women within the family is often uncompensated and benefits men disproportionately?
R.D. Laing argued that certain family structures can create ________ distress due to intense conflicts and emotional manipulation.
R.D. Laing argued that certain family structures can create ________ distress due to intense conflicts and emotional manipulation.
Which theorist focused on the disproportionate power adults hold over children within family structures, potentially leading to emotional harm?
Which theorist focused on the disproportionate power adults hold over children within family structures, potentially leading to emotional harm?
Talcott Parsons believed that the division of labor within the family was detrimental to both adult personalities and the socialization of children.
Talcott Parsons believed that the division of labor within the family was detrimental to both adult personalities and the socialization of children.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four key functions of the family identified by George Murdock in his cross-cultural study?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four key functions of the family identified by George Murdock in his cross-cultural study?
According to Friedrich Engels, what economic system does the traditional family structure primarily support?
According to Friedrich Engels, what economic system does the traditional family structure primarily support?
Feminist sociologists like Ann Oakley argue that women's oppression within the family stems from expectations surrounding __________ and childcare.
Feminist sociologists like Ann Oakley argue that women's oppression within the family stems from expectations surrounding __________ and childcare.
Which theorist is known for studying the potentially distressing effects of family life on mental health, particularly through conflict and manipulation?
Which theorist is known for studying the potentially distressing effects of family life on mental health, particularly through conflict and manipulation?
Flashcards
Talcott Parsons
Talcott Parsons
Functionalist who saw the nuclear family as beneficial for society, performing primary socialization and stabilizing adult personalities.
George Murdock
George Murdock
Conducted cross-cultural studies and found the family to be a universal institution with four key functions: sexual regulation, reproduction, economic cooperation, and socialization.
Friedrich Engels
Friedrich Engels
Marxist who viewed the family as a tool of capitalism maintaining wealth and reinforcing inequality.
Eli Zaretsky
Eli Zaretsky
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Ann Oakley
Ann Oakley
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Delphy and Leonard
Delphy and Leonard
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R.D. Laing
R.D. Laing
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Diana Gittins
Diana Gittins
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Study Notes
- Talcott Parsons (1902–1979), a functionalist, posited that the nuclear family benefits both society and individuals.
- Parsons identified the primary socialization of children and the stabilization of adult personalities as two key functions of the family.
- According to Parsons, family life provides emotional support, prepares children for societal integration, and reinforces positive experiences.
- George Murdock (1897–1985) conducted a cross-cultural study concluding that the family is a universal institution.
- Murdock argued the family is essential for sexual regulation, reproduction, economic cooperation, and socialization.
- Murdock's view supports the idea that family life is largely positive due to its fulfillment of fundamental human needs.
- Friedrich Engels (1820–1895), a Marxist, viewed the family as a tool of capitalism to maintain wealth and property within ruling-class families.
- Engels argued family structures reinforce inequality and exploitation
- For Engels, family life can be detrimental to working-class members, especially women.
- Eli Zaretsky (1976), another Marxist, argued the family is an ideological apparatus benefiting capitalism.
- The family provides unpaid domestic labor and maintains a labor force, according to Zaretsky.
- Zaretsky suggested the family offers an illusion of security and emotional support while reinforcing economic oppression.
- Ann Oakley (1944–present), a feminist sociologist, challenged traditional gender roles in the family.
- Oakley argued women face oppression within family structures due to expectations of housework and childcare.
- Oakley's research highlighted the negative impact of family life on women's well-being.
- Radical feminists Delphy and Leonard (1992) emphasized the exploitation of women within the family.
- They argued women perform unpaid domestic labor, while men benefit disproportionately, leading to an overall negative experience for women.
- R.D. Laing (1927–1989) studied the effects of family life on mental health.
- Laing believed some family structures create psychological distress, especially with intense conflicts and emotional manipulation.
- Diana Gittins (1993) focused on power dynamics within families, particularly in relation to children.
- Gittins argued children often experience oppression within family structures due to adults' disproportionate power.
- This power imbalance can lead to potential emotional harm for children.
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Explore functionalist views from Parsons and Murdock, highlighting the family's role in socialization and stability. Contrast this with Engels' Marxist perspective, which critiques the family as a tool for maintaining wealth inequality. Understand diverse sociological viewpoints on family structures.
