4.1.3 Marxism, the family and capitalism

<p>The tendency to simplify complex social issues by focusing solely on economic explanations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Marxist theory overestimates the role of economic factors in family satisfaction. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promiscuous hordes or tribes with communal child-rearing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Marxism views society as based on conflict between social classes, while functionalism sees it as built on shared values and consensus. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The monogamous nuclear family ensured the efficient inheritance of private property and wealth. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Strict monogamous relationships (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Marxists believe that the family reinforces class inequality, while functionalists believe it promotes social harmony. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It established clear lines of inheritance for wealth and property. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Historical records indicate a significant increase in the number of monogamous families during the Industrial Revolution. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The family is a product of history and social structures, and its form can be influenced by economic systems. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It distracts workers from the injustices of capitalism by promoting consumerism and the pursuit of material goods. (A), It socializes children into accepting the inequalities of capitalist society, creating a workforce that is unlikely to challenge the system. (C), It provides a stable environment for workers, preventing them from engaging in disruptive actions such as strikes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To reproduce and legitimate the inequalities of capitalism. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parsons fails to recognize the negative impact of the family on individual well-being. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It fosters socialist values like collectivism and altruism. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It suggests that the family's pursuit of material possessions distracts it from the injustices of capitalism. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They tend to be over-deterministic, overlooking the agency and free will of individuals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Men's frustration at work is often directed at their wives and families. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It promotes the idea that happiness and status are achieved through consumerism. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They have provided a detailed account of the historical evolution of family structures. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Zaretsky sees the family as an agent of capitalist ideology, while Parsons sees it as a neutral institution. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To illustrate the point that capitalism uses the family to suppress working-class dissent. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A structural theory focusing on class conflict and exploitation in society.

A structural theory that views society as a system of interconnected parts working together.

A family structure consisting of two parents (one male, one female) and their children.

A time where there was no private property and families were communal, with children raised by tribes.

A period where the nuclear family structure emerged, aligning with private property ownership.

Familial structures exist primarily to perpetuate wealth and property through inheritance.

A concept where monogamous marriage ensures clear identification of a child's father for inheritance.

Debate exists on the historical accuracy of Engels' claims about family structures pre-capitalism.

Interactionists criticize Marxists for overlooking how some working-class parents resist ruling-class ideology by teaching their children working-class values.

Feminists argue that Marxism simplifies women's experiences, viewing them only through class, ignoring other influences like patriarchy and ethnicity.

Interactionists claim Marxism neglects the emotional and social satisfaction derived from family roles, labeling them as mere capitalist ideology.

Recent global changes have increased women's legal and reproductive rights, allowing more agency in family life than in the past.

Critics highlight that Marxist views on family are outdated, failing to consider changes in women's roles and social dynamics over time.

A hypothetical early social system with communal ownership and absence of social classes, proposed by Engels.

An anthropologist who supported the idea of promiscuous relations in primitive societies akin to chimpanzees.

Argues the modern nuclear family supports capitalism by socializing children into accepting inequality.

The process by which individuals learn and internalize the values and norms of their society.

The influence of ideas and beliefs that serves to maintain power and control by those in authority.

The idea that families help adults manage stress from work, fostering psychological health.

Abuse that occurs within the home, often targeting partners and children.

A family structure that includes multiple generations living together or closely connected.

A system where family members help each other, often associated with collectivist values.

The use of goods and services by consumers; a key part of capitalism.

Consumer demands that are influenced by capitalism and advertising, not actual necessities.

The cultural phenomenon of valuing the acquisition of goods and services, often at the expense of other values.

A modern interpretation of Marxism that incorporates contemporary social theories.

The idea that human behavior is overly influenced by social structures, limiting free will.

The elite group that owns the means of production and benefits from capitalist systems.