Functions of the Family
Students examine the role of the family in society from Functionalist, Marxist, and Feminist perspectives. They will debate whether the nuclear family is still the ideal model.
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Students examine the role of the family in society from Functionalist, Marxist, and Feminist perspectives. They will debate whether the nuclear family is still the ideal model.
Key Questions
- What functions does the family perform for society?
- How do Marxists view the family's role in capitalism?
- Why do Feminists criticise the traditional nuclear family?
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