Functionalism

Question 1

G.P. Murdock

Answer 1

Four vital family functions:

Production of new generations

Regulation of sexual activity

Provision of economic support and necessities of life through division of labour

Socialisation of children into the culture of the community

Question 2

Talcott Parsons

Answer 2

Expressive and instrumental roles

Question 3

Ronald Feltcher

Answer 3

Marriage seems to be becoming a relationship of affection and companionship quite apart from the having and rearing of children

Question 4

The dysfunctional family