Functionalist Perspectives on Family
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According to Horwitz (2005), what is the primary role of the family in connecting the individual to wider society?

  • To ensure the continuation of cultural traditions and values.
  • To regulate social behavior and enforce societal norms.
  • To provide emotional support and security for individuals.
  • To act as a bridge between the individual's personal world and the broader economic system. (correct)

    • What is a key difference between traditional functionalist perspectives and neo-functionalist approaches to the family?

  • Traditional functionalists prioritize the emotional bonds within families, while neo-functionalists focus on the family's role in promoting economic efficiency.
  • Traditional functionalists see the family as a primary socializing agent, while neo-functionalists highlight the family's role in connecting the individual to the broader economy. (correct)
  • Traditional functionalists focus on the family's role in shaping individual values, while neo-functionalists emphasize the economic functions of the family.
  • Traditional functionalists emphasize the role of the family in transmitting cultural knowledge, while neo-functionalists emphasize the family's role in enforcing societal norms.

    • Which of the following is NOT a reason why Horwitz believes the family is the best site for learning about social behavior?

  • The family provides a safe and supportive environment for learning.
  • The family acts as a buffer between the individual and the complexities of wider society. (correct)
  • Family members share a deep emotional commitment, making rules more effectively taught and learned.
  • The emotional closeness within families provides motivation for children to learn and follow rules.

    • How does the learning of social behavior occur within the family, according to Horwitz?

    <p>Through observation and imitation of adult behavior. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary motivation for children to develop cooperative behavior within the family?

    <p>The desire to gain approval and please their parents. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the family acting as a 'bridge' between the micro and macro worlds, according to Horwitz?

    <p>It enables individuals to navigate the complexities of the wider society and understand its rules and expectations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Traditional Functionalism

    A theory that sees families primarily as a means to socialize individuals for the economy.

    Neo-functionalism

    An approach focusing on the specific processes linking individuals to society through family roles.

    Micro World vs Macro World

    Micro world refers to individual experiences; macro world refers to the wider societal systems.

    Horwitz's Family Bridge Concept

    The idea that families connect individual behaviors to wider economic society.

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    Emotional Commitment in Families

    The deep bonds in families that facilitate effective teaching and learning of social rules.

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    Subconscious Rule-Learning

    Children learn social rules by observing and imitating adult behavior without explicit instruction.

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    Study Notes

    Functionalist Perspectives on Family

    • Traditional functionalists viewed the family's role as socializing individuals for the economy.
    • Neo-functionalists focus on the family's process of linking individuals to wider society.
    • Horwitz (2005) describes the family as a bridge between individual "micro-world" and wider social "macro-world".
    • Children learn societal norms and values directly (instruction) and indirectly (observation/imitation).
    • Family is the optimal learning environment due to emotional commitments fostering effective learning.
    • Emotional closeness motivates children to act cooperatively.
    • Children learn societal rules subconsciously by observing and copying adult behaviors.

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    Explore the fundamental concepts of functionalist perspectives in family dynamics. This quiz examines how traditional and neo-functionalists view the family's role in socializing individuals and linking them to society. Delve into the ways children learn societal norms and values through both direct instruction and observation.

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