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Family Theories and Perspectives

The document is a worksheet focused on identifying and applying various sociological theories related to family structures, including Functionalist, Marxist, New Right, and Postmodernist perspectives. Each theory is assessed with true or false statements regarding the role and impact of family in society. The worksheet aims to facilitate understanding of how different theories interpret family dynamics and societal changes.

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Family Theories and Perspectives

The document is a worksheet focused on identifying and applying various sociological theories related to family structures, including Functionalist, Marxist, New Right, and Postmodernist perspectives. Each theory is assessed with true or false statements regarding the role and impact of family in society. The worksheet aims to facilitate understanding of how different theories interpret family dynamics and societal changes.

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Worksheet 2: Identifying and applying theories

1 Functionalist theory

True False

The nuclear family is functional for


society.

Women should be encouraged to


work outside the home.

Family structure changes to fit


society.

2 Marxist theory

True False

The family teaches children to


accept capitalism.

The family is a unit of


consumption.

The family is beneficial for all.

3 New Right perspectives

True False

Divorce is positive for society.

The nuclear family benefits


society.

Social policies have undermined


family life.

4 Postmodernist perspectives

True False

Family structures change


throughout life.

Families are also those related by


blood.

Families include those we choose


to include.

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