Sociology: Talcott Parsons' Functionalist View of the Family

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What is the primary function of the family according to Talcott Parsons' functionalist view?

  • To socialize children into the culture of the society (correct)
  • To produce cheap labor for the capitalist society
  • To maintain the oppression of generations
  • To provide economic security and emotional support

What is the role of the mother according to Parsons' view of the family?

  • To provide warmth and emotional support (correct)
  • To produce cheap labor
  • To provide economic security
  • To inculcate values of obedience and efficiency

What is the significance of anticipatory socialization in the family?

  • It produces cheap labor for the capitalist society
  • It maintains the oppression of generations
  • It helps to differentiate the roles of the mother and father (correct)
  • It socializes children into the culture of the society

What is the role of the father according to Parsons' view of the family?

<p>To provide economic security (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the family in the capitalist society according to Marx?

<p>To produce cheap labor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of socialization in the family according to Parsons?

<p>It structures the child's personality according to the particular culture of the society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the family in stabilizing adult personalities according to Parsons?

<p>It provides a context for stabilizing adult personalities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the family in maintaining the oppression of generations according to Marx?

<p>It inculcates values of obedience to authority and efficiency (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of the affiliations that unite humans in a family?

<p>Biologic, emotional and legal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that influences the attitude towards illegitimate pregnancies?

<p>Cultural norms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of family structure is characterized by power and authority being held by women?

<p>Matriarchal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of early experiences in shaping an individual's behaviour?

<p>They can account for many of the deviant unusual behaviours in adults (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Economic role of the family?

<p>Allocation of resources and provision of financial assistance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a family as an economic unit?

<p>To manage resources and provide for its members (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of teaching values and coping mechanisms to family members?

<p>Socialization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a family?

<p>Comprising of only one person (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of laws and mores in a society?

<p>They are the means by which the desired behaviour is achieved and maintained (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of family is characterized by a romantic relationship between two people who are not legally married?

<p>Common-law union (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of providing emotional support to family members during times of stress?

<p>Affective and coping (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between maternal care and an individual's life?

<p>The kind of maternal care the child receives influences him or her throughout life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a family?

<p>A social unit of some number of people who are linked intimately (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Physical role of the family?

<p>Providing a safe and comfortable environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of giving birth to prolong the race?

<p>Reproduction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of family is characterized by a group of people who feel they belong together and define themselves as family, without legal or blood ties?

<p>Family of affinity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary guiding factor in arranged marriages?

<p>Economic, political, or kinship concerns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which culture are young couples not allowed to see each other before their marriage?

<p>Indian (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the practice of having more than one spouse at a time?

<p>Polygamy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which parenting style is characterized by being 'child-centered', accepting, and responsive, while also setting clear standards and enforcing rules?

<p>Authoritative (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between polygyny and polyandry?

<p>The gender of the spouses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of marriage is love expected to develop after the marriage?

<p>Arranged marriage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four areas of compatibility in marriage?

<p>Finances, work, role expectations, and sex (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which culture are parents presented with several eligible mates and the child selects a partner?

<p>Egyptian (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of children raised by authoritative parents?

<p>Self-reliance and high self-esteem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of authoritarian parents' behavior?

<p>Children lack social competence and spontaneity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of permissive parents' behavior?

<p>They exercise less control over their children's behavior (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of indifferent and uninvolved parents' behavior?

<p>Children are hostile, disobedient, and disagreeable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a question that functionalist theorists try to answer about family?

<p>What are the functions of the family? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of parents are unresponsive to their children's needs?

<p>Indifferent and uninvolved parents (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of children raised by authoritarian parents?

<p>They lack social competence and spontaneity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of children raised by permissive parents?

<p>They are impulsive and lack responsibility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary criterion for both nuclear and extended families?

<p>Financial and other support (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the extended family structure that includes grandparents, aunts, and cousins?

<p>Blended family (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the modified family structure referred to as single parent matrifocal?

<p>The woman is at the center of the family or single headed household (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the extended family structure that includes siblings and their spouses?

<p>Horizontal extended family (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the nuclear and extended family structures?

<p>The number of generations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the family in relation to children's personalities, according to Parsons' functionalist view?

<p>To structure the child's personality according to the particular culture of that society (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the modified family structure that is increasing in occurrence due to greater life expectancy?

<p>Vertical extended family (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common characteristic of both nuclear and extended family structures?

<p>Financial and other support (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the family maintain cheap labor in the Capitalist society, according to Marx?

<p>By maintaining the cheap labor at no cost to the employers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of anticipatory socialization in the family, according to Parsons?

<p>It helps children learn their roles and responsibilities in the society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the family structure that includes a father, mother, and child or children?

<p>Nuclear family (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the family in stabilizing adult personalities, according to Parsons?

<p>To provide emotional support to adults during times of stress (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between socialization and culture, according to Parsons?

<p>Socialization and culture are intricately linked (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the family in the Capitalist society, according to Marx?

<p>To produce cheap labor to be exploited by the Capitalist (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the family in maintaining the oppression of generations, according to Marx?

<p>It maintains the oppression of generations by inculcating values of obedience and efficiency in children (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Parsons, what is the primary function of the family in relation to the adult's personality?

<p>To stabilize the adult's personality (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the family in terms of stabilization?

<p>Maintenance of law and order and clear separation of generational boundaries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following family forms is characterized by a romantic relationship between two people who have a legal bond?

<p>Companionate marriages (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the family in terms of physical role?

<p>Providing a safe and comfortable environment necessary for growth and development (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of families of affinity?

<p>People with no legal or blood relations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the family in terms of reproduction?

<p>Giving birth to prolong the race (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of serial monogamy?

<p>Having more than one spouse but not at the same time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the family in terms of economic role?

<p>Allocating resources and providing financial assistance to the family (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a matriarchal family structure?

<p>Power and authority is held by women (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motivation behind arranged marriages in some cultures?

<p>Economic, political, or kinship concerns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between polygyny and polyandry?

<p>Polygyny allows multiple wives, while polyandry allows multiple husbands (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of authoritative parents that sets them apart from other parenting styles?

<p>They are responsive to their child's needs and set clear standards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which culture are parents presented with several eligible mates and the child selects a partner?

<p>Egyptian (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of monogamous marriages in Western societies?

<p>One husband and one wife at a time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of authoritarian parenting on children?

<p>They become more anxious and insecure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between permissive and indifferent parenting styles?

<p>Permissive parents are more involved, while indifferent parents are more uninvolved (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of arranged marriages in Indian culture?

<p>Young couples are not allowed to see each other before marriage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of children raised by parents who are unresponsive to their needs?

<p>They are often hostile, disobedient, and have low self-esteem (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of parents tend to suppress their children's efforts to challenge authority?

<p>Authoritarian parents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of authoritative parents' behavior?

<p>They balance their demands for mature behavior with acceptance of their children's needs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of functionalist theorists in relation to the family?

<p>Analyzing the functions of the family and its relationship to other institutions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of children raised by permissive parents?

<p>They are often impulsive and lacking in ability to take responsibility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of authoritarian parents' behavior on their children's development?

<p>It results in lack of social competence, spontaneity, and low self-esteem (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between authoritative and authoritarian parents?

<p>Authoritative parents are more responsive to their children's needs, while authoritarian parents are less responsive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of indifferent and uninvolved parents' behavior on their children's development?

<p>It leads to hostile, disobedient, and disagreeable behavior (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Family Structures

  • Nuclear or Simple Family: composed of father, mother, and child(ren), may be married or in a common-law union
  • Extended or Blended Family: includes grandparents, aunts, cousins, and other relatives, provides financial and emotional support
  • Modified Family Structures:
    • Single Parent Matrifocal: woman at the center of the family
    • Grandmother-headed or Children-headed households
    • Visiting Unions
    • Common-Law Unions
    • Alternative Family Forms: serial monogamy, gay and lesbian families, families of affinity

Functions or Roles of the Family

  • Physical: provides a safe environment for growth, rest, and maintenance
  • Economic: allocates resources, provides financial assistance to the family and society
  • Socialization of Members: teaches values, transmits beliefs, and provides feedback and guidance
  • Reproduction: gives birth to prolong the race, recruits and releases family members
  • Stabilization: maintains law and order, clears generational boundaries
  • Affective and Coping: provides emotional support, establishes identity during stress, maintains motivation and morale

Parenting Styles

  • Authoritative: child-centered, accepting, responsive, sets clear standards, encourages open communication
  • Authoritarian: strict, unresponsive, suppresses child's expression of desires
  • Permissive: accepting, responsive, exercises less control, avoids confrontation
  • Indifferent or Uninvolved: unresponsive, provides little guidance, inconsistent discipline

Marriage Forms

  • Companionate Marriages: based on personal choice and love
  • Arranged Marriages: decided by parents, guided by economic, political, or kinship concerns
  • Monogamous Marriages: one husband and one wife at a time
  • Polygamous Marriages:
    • Polygyny: husband has multiple wives
    • Polyandry: wife has multiple husbands
  • Four areas of compatibility in marriage: finances, work, role expectations, and sex

Theorist Views

  • Functionalist: focuses on the functions of the family and its relationship with other institutions in society
  • Talcott Parsons: emphasizes primary socialization of children and stabilization of adult personality
  • Marxist: views the family as producing cheap labor, maintaining oppression, and inculcating values in children

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