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Switch to any value % from this page to resize cheat sheet text: % www.emerson.emory.edu/services/latex/latex_169.html \footnotesize % Small font. \begin{multicols*}{3} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{p{0.4977 cm} p{0.4977 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{introduction}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{-The functionalist theory of family suggests that the nuclear family has developed to suit the needs of society.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{-This idea is known as the fit thesis.} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 1) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{-the Functionalist view of the family has been critised because it is seen as being too optimistic.} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{-Whilst it has supporting studies, it overlooks the darker sides of family life.} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 2) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{-Parsons is a key thinker for functionalism. He wrote extensively about the family functions in society.} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{p{0.4977 cm} p{0.4977 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{conclusion}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{-To conclude the general idea of the functionalist views of family is that the family carriers out different functions in order to support society and allow it to function properly.} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{-they tend to see the nuclear family as the ideal family for industrial societies and argue thatit performs positive functions such as socialising children and providing emotional security for parents.} \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 5) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{-see the importance of family to people and sees its importance in organising society.} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{-However there are many criticisms from a theoretical point of view especially from marxism and feminism which claim that the functionalist overlook the dark side of family life, the exploitation of women and the way that families are part of the ideology of capitalism.} \tn % Row Count 17 (+ 6) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{p{0.4977 cm} p{0.4977 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{criticisms}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{-overlooks effects of mjor social inequalities} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{-claims to be scientific but little research and evidence.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{p{0.4977 cm} p{0.4977 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Parsons functional fit}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{Parsons has a historical perspective on the evolution of the nuclear family.} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{-His functional fit theory is that as society changes the type of family that fitssociety and the functions it performs.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{-Futhermore, the functions that the family has to perform will effect it shape or sructure. Parsons distinguishes between two kinds of family structures, 1. The nuclear family: of just parents and their dependent children which fits industrial society. 2.The extended family: of three generations living under one roof which fits preindustrial society.} \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 8) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{-Parsons view , when britian began to industrial from the late 18th century onwards, the extended family began to give way to the nuclear , this is because the NF met the needs of the industrial society.} \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 5) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{criticisms: according to Willmott\&Young the pre-industrial family was nuclear not extended as parsons claims with parents and children working together for examplesin cottage industries such as weaving} \tn % Row Count 23 (+ 5) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{p{0.4977 cm} p{0.4977 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Traditional gender roles}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{an importanct part of socialisation according to functionalists is 'gender roles socialisation'} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{-if primary socialisation is done correctly then boys will learn to adopt the 'instrumental roles that thier father presents ( go out and earn money"} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{-Girls learn to adopt the 'expressive role' by doing all the caring, housework and bringing up the children.} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{-Parsons believe the nuclear family was the ideal enviroment for children to be socialised in, particularly for gender roles.} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 3) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{-in the NF children have a single father/male figure.} \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 2) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{-roles are easier to identify in NF, due to traditional roles.} \tn % Row Count 15 (+ 2) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{-Parsons believes that nuclear families are biologically natural and have developed through evolutions to fit the different roles of men and women.} \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 3) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{Criticisms: Parsons view of the instrumental\& expressive roles of men\&women is very old fashioned, it seems that both partners are more likely to take on both roles.} \tn % Row Count 22 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{p{0.4977 cm} p{0.4977 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Two functions of the family}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{according to Parsons, the NF is still the only institution that can perform the core functions in society.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{1.Primary socialisation: The nuclear family is still responsible for teaching children the norms and values of society known as primary socialisation. Children are taught the rules for society from their parents, which is apart of social control. An important part of socialisation according to the functionalists is 'gender role socialisation.'} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 7) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{2. The stabilisation adult personalities: The establishment of NF refers to the emotional security which is achieved within a marital relationshipbetween two adults. According to Parsons working life in industrialsociety is stressfuland the family is a place where the working ma can return and destress by his wife and children which reduces conflicts in society. This is also known as the warm bath theory.} \tn % Row Count 19 (+ 9) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{criticisms: Parsons paints a very rosey picture of family life, presenting it as a harmonious and intergrated institutions. However, they downplay conflict in the family particularly the 'darker side' of the family life. Fran Ansley also states it as oppressive and 'women are takers of shit'} \tn % Row Count 25 (+ 6) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{p{0.4977 cm} p{0.4977 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Murdock's 4 basic functions}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{George Murdock argued that the nuclear family was a universal feature of all human societies. in other words the nuclear family is in all societies. he suggests there are four essential functions of the NF:} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 5) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{1. Sexual- stable satisfaction of sex drive within monogamous relationships, which prevents sexual jealousy.} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{2. Reproductive- The biological reproduction of the next generation without which society cannot continue.} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{3. Educational- Socialisation of the young teaching basics norms and values} \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 2) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{4. Economic- Meeting its members ecominic needs, producing food and shelter for example.} \tn % Row Count 15 (+ 2) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{Criticisms: Feminist sociologists argue that arguing the family is essential is ideologial because traditional family structures typically disadvantage women. It is feasible that other institutions could perform the functions above.} \tn % Row Count 20 (+ 5) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{p{0.4977 cm} p{0.4977 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Organic Analogy}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{talcott parsons argued that society was like a human body} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{-society was made up of various institutions that act like the organs of the body: they all need to be functioning properly for the body to work.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{- the family is one of these institituations.} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 1) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{-by carrying out processes such as primary socialisation and social control the family helps society function well.} \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 3) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{-if one function of the family fails, it will have an ongoing effect on society.} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 2) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{- Parts of society should be understood in terms of what they contribute to society as a whole e.g primary socialisation enables members to intergrate into society.} \tn % Row Count 15 (+ 4) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{-when all members in society have been socialised into its norms and values it creates a well intergrated functioning society.} \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 3) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{Criticisms:No such thing as social solidarity \& society is fluid \& diverse not interdependent(Beck).} \tn % Row Count 20 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} % That's all folks \end{multicols*} \end{document}