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Theories of Family - Coggle Diagram

- - - - 2) Reproduction of next gen
      - 3) socialisation of the young - into societys norms&values enables new memebers to intergrate into society.
      - 1) Stable satisfaction of the sex drive - prevents social disruption that would be caused by a sexual free for all.
      - 4) Satisfaction of members economic needs - provide food & shelter. In pre-industrial societies, the family is a unit of production (working together), nut in modern society its a unit of consumption only.
  - - - 1) 3gen extended = pre-industrial society. // Multi functional - production and consumption. eg all worked together & it often performs religious / other functions.
      - 2) 2gen nuclear family = modern industrial society. // fits the 2 key needs of this society. 1) geographical mobility - move where jobs are and 2) social mobility - status is achived not ascribed (inherited) removes conflict
    - - 1) Primary socialisation - of the young, equipping the next gen w basic skills and societies values
      - 2) stabalisation of adult personalities - enables adults to relax so theyre able to do their job properly
- - - - Lesbian couples were concerned about the sperm doner being seen as the second parent.
- - - - Reproducing labour force - women socialise children for free
      - Absorbing mens anger - that would be directed at capitalism
      - Reserve army of cheap labour - when they're not needed for paid work they go back to domestic labour.