Aqa Gcse Sociology Paper 1: Families
And Education Questions with Correct
Answers
Five types of diversity in families identified by Rapoport and Rapoport - correct answers-
1. Organisational diversity
2. Cultural diversity
3. Social class diversity
4. Life-course diversity
5. Cohort diversity
Delphy and Leonard - correct answers-Radical feminists that argue that there is unequal labour relations
in the family, male dominance everywhere including family, dual burden
What is a kibbutz? - correct answers-A group of people who live together communally, and value
equality and cooperation between members.
What are the four functions of the family identified by Murdock? - correct answers-
1. The Sexual Function
2. The Reproductive Function
3. The Economic Function
4. The Educational Function
Why does Parsons argue that the nuclear family is vital for primary socialisation? - correct answers-It
socialises children so that they learn and accept society's shared values and roles. This helps to maintain
the stability of society.
Define canalisation - correct answers-This term describes the way parents channel their children's
interests into toys, games and other activities gender appropriate.
Zaretsky on Families (Marxist) - correct answers-Modern capitalist society has created the illusion that
'private life' of the family is separate from the economy. In fact, the family perpetuates the capitalist
system. eg: through the domestic labour of housewives who produce workers.
What is the 'warm bath' theory described by Parsons? - correct answers-That the family is like a warm
bath relieving the man from the stress from work and refreshing him for the next day.
Criticisms of Parsons perspective to families - correct answers-- ignores social class, religion and ethnic
diversity
- ignores alternatives to the nuclear family
And Education Questions with Correct
Answers
Five types of diversity in families identified by Rapoport and Rapoport - correct answers-
1. Organisational diversity
2. Cultural diversity
3. Social class diversity
4. Life-course diversity
5. Cohort diversity
Delphy and Leonard - correct answers-Radical feminists that argue that there is unequal labour relations
in the family, male dominance everywhere including family, dual burden
What is a kibbutz? - correct answers-A group of people who live together communally, and value
equality and cooperation between members.
What are the four functions of the family identified by Murdock? - correct answers-
1. The Sexual Function
2. The Reproductive Function
3. The Economic Function
4. The Educational Function
Why does Parsons argue that the nuclear family is vital for primary socialisation? - correct answers-It
socialises children so that they learn and accept society's shared values and roles. This helps to maintain
the stability of society.
Define canalisation - correct answers-This term describes the way parents channel their children's
interests into toys, games and other activities gender appropriate.
Zaretsky on Families (Marxist) - correct answers-Modern capitalist society has created the illusion that
'private life' of the family is separate from the economy. In fact, the family perpetuates the capitalist
system. eg: through the domestic labour of housewives who produce workers.
What is the 'warm bath' theory described by Parsons? - correct answers-That the family is like a warm
bath relieving the man from the stress from work and refreshing him for the next day.
Criticisms of Parsons perspective to families - correct answers-- ignores social class, religion and ethnic
diversity
- ignores alternatives to the nuclear family
