Edexcel A/AS Level Sociology Paper 1
June 2024 Exam Quiz Study Guide with
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Family -
Functionalist - Answer>> believe that the family is functional, It
works, It ls universal, Exists all across the world and that it is
necessary part of society.
studies of Functionalist - Answer>>
1. Murdock - Answer>> Carried out research In 250 countries,
with empirical evidence arid found that the family had 4 basic
functions.
Murdock 4 basic functions - Answer>>
1. Sexual - Answer>> the family performs and satisfies the sex
drive
2. Education - Answer>> the family teaches children norms and
values, passing culture on
3. Economic - Answer>> the family provides 700d and shelter
4. Reproductive - Answer>> the Family reproduces the next
generation
strengths of Murdock - Answer>> had empirical evidence,
reliable data and was supported by Parsons
weaknesses of Murdock - Answer>> it was based on western
perspective, not all families are universal for example the IK,
, Nayar, also his research is outdated ,secondary data, and he
doesn't lake into Account more diverse family structures such as
gay families; which means they can't carry out his reproductive
function
2. Parsons - Answer>> researched white middle class
Americans and found the nuclear family carried out two main
functions
parsons main functions - Answer>>
1. Primary Socialization - Answer>> parents teach the child the
norms and values
2. Stabilization of Adult Personalities - Answer>> this is the Idea
that the family is a place where we all can act naturally
strengths of Parsons - Answer>> carried his own research out,
validity, supports Murdock key concept about primary
socialization
weaknesses of Parsons - Answer>> only carried his research
out on white middle class American families, not all families are
safe havens; for example ,domestic violence; his ideas are
outdated because nowadays the nuclear Family ls in decline.
New Right - Answer>> sees government support as
undermining the strength of the nuclear Family and creating a
dependent mentality
divorce - Answer>> have seen the trends as a sign of the
breakdown of the family and have argued for a return to traditional
values. They suggest that because of the easy availability of
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