The Family in Society (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What does the shift from modern to postmodern families represent?
What does the shift from modern to postmodern families represent?
One of the most significant changes
In modern families (1900-1970s), what roles did women primarily focus on?
In modern families (1900-1970s), what roles did women primarily focus on?
Expressive and caring roles
Which structures are examples of postmodern family diversity?
Which structures are examples of postmodern family diversity?
Single-parent, same-sex, reconstituted
What type of theory is functionalism in sociology?
What type of theory is functionalism in sociology?
A consensus theory
What two main functions did Parsons (1951) identify for families?
What two main functions did Parsons (1951) identify for families?
Primary socialisation & stabilisation
What does Durkheim's 'value consensus' concept refer to?
What does Durkheim's 'value consensus' concept refer to?
Shared understanding of importance
What is the New Right's main concern about single-parent families?
What is the New Right's main concern about single-parent families?
They lack adequate male role models
What did Murray (1984) argue welfare dependency creates?
What did Murray (1984) argue welfare dependency creates?
An underclass
What perspective does Marxist theory take on the family?
What perspective does Marxist theory take on the family?
A conflict perspective
According to Zaretsky, how do families function as a 'unit of consumption'?
According to Zaretsky, how do families function as a 'unit of consumption'?
They purchase goods & services
What did Foucault (1975) argue families become?
What did Foucault (1975) argue families become?
Sites of state surveillance & control
What do feminists generally agree about family life historically?
What do feminists generally agree about family life historically?
It benefits men more than women
What does Giddens' concept of 'confluent love' describe?
What does Giddens' concept of 'confluent love' describe?
Emotional closeness & mutual choice