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relatives or relations, usually those related by common descent
kin
a large group of relatives, usually including at least three generations living either in one household or in close proximity
extended family
a formally recognized bond between two spouses, establishing contractual rights and obligations between them
marriage
a social group whose members are bound by legal, biological, or emotional ties, or a combination of all three
family
a
heterosexual couple with one or more children living in a single household
nuclear family
1. Downplaying Conflict
Both Murdock and Parsons paint a very rosy picture of family life, presenting it as a harmonious and integrated institution. However, they downplay conflict in the family, particularly the 'darker side' of family life, such as violence against women and child abuse.
2. Being out of Date
Parson's view of the instrumental and expressive roles of men and women is very old-fashioned. It may have held some truth in the 1950s but today, with the
majority of women in paid work, and the blurring of gender roles, it seems that both partners are more likely to take on both expressive and instrumental roles
3. Ignoring the exploitation of women
Functionalists tend to ignore the way women suffer from the sexual division of labour in the family. Even today, women still end up being the primary child carers in 90% of families, and suffer the burden of extra work that this responsibility carries compared to their male partners. Gender
roles are socially constructed and usually involve the oppression of women. There are no biological reasons for the functionalist's view of separation of roles into male breadwinner & female homemaker. These roles lead to the disadvantages being experienced by women.
4. Functionalism is too deterministic
This means it ignores the fact that children actively create their own personalities. An individual's personality isn't pre-determined at birth or something they have no control in.
Functionalism incorrectly assumes an almost robotic adoption of society's values via our parents; clearly there are many examples where this isn't the case.