What does the family do?
The following statements describe the Marxist, Functionalist, and Feminist
perspectives on the family.
Sort the statements into the correct perspective.
Note that some statements can be allocated to two perspectives.
If you wish, write the results up into a chart and add a further statement
for each perspective.
Reproduces the ideologies that prop up capitalism
Reproduces the ideologies that prop up patriarchy
Controls sexuality
Regulates sexuality
Provides a reserve army of labour
Provides a reserve army of labour
Childrearing
Production of children
Acts as a safety valve to release the frustrations generated in the workplace
Acts as a safety valve to release the frustrations generated in the workplace
Stabilizes adult personalities
Socializes the young into the norms and values of society
Exploits women