Murdock suggested that by living in a family which consisted of a mother, father and their biological child/ children, society would be enhanced ass teaching and learning the norms and morals of society would be best with a world which consisted of nuclear families. Since Murdock was a functionalist, he belied that the essential building block of society were the functionality of the economy, reproduction, sex and socialisation. George Murdock along with other functions had a consensus view that nuclear families accommodates the four key functions because it would stabilise satisfaction of the sex drive which would lower social disruption that could be caused by sexual tension. Another key factor was socialisation, specifically primary socialisation, which Murdock believed would be best in a nuclear family as primary socialisation is during the childhood of children, where they learn the norms and values of life, nuclear families were seen as the best setting for this. The functionalist view is extremely positive on its views for family’s and households due to their belief on the importance and influence nuclear families have on society.
Murdock suggests four main functions the nuclear family performs for the good of society as a whole and the individuals. These functions include: Reproduction were the family have children which means the human race keeps going, Primary socialisation were the family teaches children norms (acceptable behaviour) and values (right and wrong), Economic support which is the family giving financial support, it feeds and provides shelter for its members and lastly Sexual; maintaining a heterosexual relationship and allowing the expression of sexuality in a socially approved manner. Murdock sees these functions as an important base for society to be stable and run smoothly. However many criticisms are put forward against Murdock’s ideas of the nuclear family. Parsons argued that in today’s society, the existence of institutions such as the state means the family has lost some of its functions.
Functionalist believes every institution has its own purpose in order to exist. They compare the social institutions to the organs in the body, this theory is known as the analogy of body; they believe family is the most important ‘organ’ and functionalists believe the family has essential functions that needs to perform to meet the society’s needs. In this essay, I will mention Murdock and his 4 main functions that a family must perform, Parson and his 2 main functions, and Parsons’ warm bath theory. Unlike some sociological perspectives, functionalism takes a very positive view of the families and households. They believe nuclear family (and sometimes extended) family is the most ideal family because it is the only family that can perform all those functions that a family should in order to meet and achieve the society’s needs.Murdock, a functionalist believes a family is responsible to perform 4 main functions included sexual, economic, education and reproductive.
The humanistic theory is more concern with the interests and welfare of human by recognizing individual needs. It is a person centered approach where empathy plays the key role in interpersonal dealing. This approach is more of understanding the individual concerned and it is non judgmental. The humanistic approach has much strength which may attract the communicators in HSC to adopt it. This approach is person centered and we always want to develop a system where everything moves keeping the user at the center.
Outline and evaluate the functionalist theory on the role of the family in society (33 marks) Functionalism is a macro theory which means it looks at a wider sociological view. It focuses on the importance of the nuclear family (mother and father married with their dependent children). Their theory on the role of the family in society is therefore supported by the New Right. Functionalists view the family as working like a human body, they see the family like the organs, vital for survival and all working together to perform. In particular they focus on the nuclear family.
Male and females complement each other anatomically, and as Ryan T. Anderson elaborated, the “biological fact that reproduction depends on a man and a woman,” (Anderson, 2013). If desired, traditional marriages support reproduction of families, children, and communities, whereas same sex marriages are not able to produce offspring for future generations. Without traditional marriages, fundamental building blocks of human civilization and community networks and children would be lost forever. Social and political liberal activists are putting forth arguments to change traditional marriage laws. As same sex marriages are certainly capable of providing loving relationships and family unity.
Here we have the classic illustration of soft-determinism. The bureau changes your own actions, so in the beginning they were your own thoughts and choices, but if they weren’t according to their plan they would constantly tweak your destinies’ to ensure that you arrive at your predetermined destination. The bureau is acting as the “degree of influence” where free will is constrained to follow one specific plan, their plan, but free will and the freedom to make choices Is present just constrained by outliers seeking one chosen destiny for you (Williams 1). David is fighting for the woman he loves and is convinced that there is a way to make
“The power of human empathy, leading to collective action, saves lives, and free prisoners.” In the book The Crux of the Matter it says that human empathy is apart of the human essence, human essence says that humans are responsible beings they reason, they can relate to other humans, and humans can change. Another capability she states is humans have the power to learn and understand. “Unlike any other creature on this planet, humans can learn and understand.” The Crux of the Matter says that humans have the power to adapt which is another human characteristic. By humans having the power to adapt they have the power to learn, by humans learning they are adapting to vast differences. Also by humans adapting they understand their new differences.
So when dealing with a clients problematic issues, it is crucial to consider them as being part of a system. Families that seek this professional therapy, often tend to be brief as they want to find a quick resolution to the issues or problems they are facing. It is for this very reason that Family Systems therapists focus not on the individuals problems, but on finding a solution for the whole family. Some examples of these solutions or therapy goals are based on the six systemic viewpoints: 1 - Alderian Family Therapy (Introduced by Alfred Adler et al) Enable parents as leaders Unlock mistaken goals and interactional patterns in family promotion of
Evaluate the effectiveness of the legal system in responding to changing community values in terms of achieving justice for family members. Although family law focuses on individual relationships and the achievement of just outcomes for the individual, the legal system also operates to provide a just outcome for society as a whole. In order to secure a just outcome for society, the legal system needs to operate as efficiently as possible; the law needs to remain contemporary, the law must be enforceable and the law must endeavor to balance the rights and values of individuals against those of society in order to provide justice for all. Early law in the 19th century viewed marriage as absolutely binding because of the sacredness of marriage under God. However, as society changed its views on marriage, the Matrimonial Causes Act 1959 (Cth) was passed to allow divorce on the concept of fault, including adultery.