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Theories of Family - Coggle Diagram
Theories of Family
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MARXIST PERSPECTIVE
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Functions of family - Ms see all institutions as contribution to exploitation. The family is seen as an oppressive institution that performs several functions for capitalism.
Passes on wealth - ENGLES - as property became more important, men that owned it needed to ensure they could pass it on the their sons this led to a monogamous marriage - women became property.
Ideological functions - ZARETSKY - 'cult of private life' - we only gain fullfillment from family life.
Unit of consumption - capitalists need consumers to buy products. the family is an important market for consumer goods & therefore enables capitalists to make profits.
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