Assess the contribution of functionalism to our understanding of families and households Due to functionalism’s very positive outlook on family life; functionalism can be seen as only ever looking at the harmony of family life and therefore ignoring the possible conflicts and any negative sides of family life. Functionalists argue that families perform vital functions for society and without the stability they claim society would eventually fall apart; functionalists produce a list of the functions performed by family life such as socialisation, identity and reproduction, they claim that without the structure of family this all wouldn’t be able to occur. Functionalists also describe how the family is perpetually changing its structure and functions as society has changed in order to keep up with the new needs of society as they arise. Murdock argues that because families perform such functions as; socialisation, identity, reproduction, it then goes to makes the family a universal institution. As in performing these functions the family links up with other institutions, providing future pupils for education, workers for the economy, and so on.
Literature Review Many juvenile delinquents are products of the single- parent families. “The family may be seen as the cornerstone of society” (as cited by Ronald Regan), and the way the family functions will be reflected in society. Functionalist, George peter Murdock defined the family as “a social group characterized by common residence, economic cooperation and reproduction. It includes adults of both sexes, at least two of whom have a socially approved sexual relationship, and one or more own or adopted children” (Mustapha, 2009). Murdock and Parsons believed that the nuclear family was the most appropriate family structure as it provided the four basic functions which were ‘companionship and sexual gratification,’ in which the family develop intimate relationships and control sex drives, ‘reproductive functions,’ to ensure the continuation of life and ‘socialization,’ which is where the child learns the norms and values of society at an early age.
Item 2B “For functionalist sociologists, the family is an important institution in society. They see the family as having a number of roles essential to the smooth running of society. For example, the family is seen as key to socialising children into the norms and values of society. Other sociologists argue that the functionalist view is too uncritical and ignores the conflict that takes place within the family.” For functionalist sociologists the family is an important institution in the modern day society. Functionalists like Murdock, Parsons and Fletcher see the family as having a number of essential roles to give a ‘smooth running society.’ George Murdock, a functionalist, looked at 250 societies in the US.
That’s just Jewel though; he is someone who really cares about his family and what is in the best interest for them at this time. Unfortunately, he didn’t have many chapters narrated by him, so we could only
“Marriage is the fundamental, cross-cultural institution for bridging the male-female divide so that children have loving, committed mothers and fathers.” She explains that this is absolutely necessary for a child to be happy, and grow up in a normal environment. It is the union of man and woman that creates social harmony and economic stability in a rocky society. “Marriage is our attempt to reconcile and harmonize the erotic, social, sexual, and financial needs of men and women with the needs of their partner and their children.” It is extremely important to keep the tradition of our idea of marriage for the children, because a household with one parent, two dads or two moms, is not what children deserve. It is the responsibility
EYMP 1 Task 2 3.1 As a trainee practitioner i need to show the knowledge and understanding of how partnership with parents is important to the success of each individual child in the setting. Promoting an effective bond between the parents and professionals, this provides a source of strength throughout their time in the setting. Consequently practitioners should be very aware that there leading role is very different in the Childs life, compared to their own parents, carers etc. Practitioners roll is to be able to show a more compassionate bond with the child. Leading on Carolyn Meggitt also believed that “Practitioners need to develop constant, warm and affectionate relationships with children, especially babies, but should not seek to
The Price of Education One thing that many people do not think about when choosing to acquire an education is the effect it may have on their relationships with friends and family. For some, there may be no change in the family dynamic, but others may feel the need to distance themselves from their families if they deem their family intellectually inferior or a hindrance to their goals of academic success. Richard Rodriguez took the approach that it was indeed necessary to isolate himself from his family in order to attain his educational goals. Bell hooks takes a completely opposite approach to her education. She feels it necessary to maintain a strong grasp of her roots and a strong relationship with her family.
Our most intimate relationships are within the family. Being able to express thoughts and feelings and to listen are critical components of all close relationships. A major goal of effective communication is developing ways of interacting that are clear, nonjudgmental, and no punitive. A second important goal is resolving conflict through problem solving rather than coercion or manipulation. Very little can be gained if someone tells us how we are suppose to feel, how we are suppose to behave, or what we are supposed to do with our lives.
Basic essentials needed to maintain a happy family life The basic requirement for a happy family life is Love. Without love for your partner and all family members, along with each member loving one another, to some degree, you would not be as willing to work together, creating harmony. Material possessions and monetary assets are the least important to maintain a healthy family life. The "Family" is the people within the group, not what they have, but what they find and have in each other. What is more important and most essential, are the attitudes and treatment of one another.
Although this issue does not center in substance abuse, it is another taboo subject that should be taken into account and its principles directly applied. A positive relationship between parents and their children is very helpful in establishing a communicative practice and it is also a healthy way of relieving stress. If a child is comfortable explaining and expressing many aspects of their daily life with their family than they are more likely to avoid trouble and stay away from negative influences. Not only does it help with prevention; it is valuable to possible intervention in the future. My whole life I was brought up to talk to my