Revision Booklet with some answers

A Level Sociology

Families and Households




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revision booklet
By Mrs Gibson



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Topic 1: The relationship of the family to the social structure and social change,
with particular reference to the economy and to state policies

 Functionalist views
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,Outline the functionalist view of society




Define the term ‘nuclear family’




Explanation of Murdock’s theory Evaluation of Murdock’s theory




It can be argued the family is universal because…




However it can be argued that the family is not universal because…




Explanation of Parson’s theory Evaluation of Parson’s theory




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, It can be argued that the nuclear family ‘fits’ modern society because…




Function of the family Has the family lost this function? Explain.




 Marxist views

Outline the Marxist view of society




Explanation of Engel’s theory Evaluation of Engel’s theory




Explanation of Zaretsky’s theory Evaluation of Zaretsky’s theory




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, It can be argued the family is a unit of consumption because…




Evaluation of Marxist theories of the family




 Feminist views

Define the term patriarchy



Outline the feminist view of society




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