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Examine the different functions performed by the family for individuals and for society. (20 Marks) The Family performs different functions dependant on the view that you believe. Marxists and Structural Functionalists and both have different perspectives on the family. Marxists believe that the family indoctrinates their children into a false consciousness about the capitalist culture. Also, they think that the family divides the labour between the males and females in the household. Althusser, who was a Marxist came up with a theory of ideology, to support his idea of ideology he created ISA (ideological state apparatus). The ISA was a method of making the family think like the 'good little capitalists' that they are. For example; the family teaches us to respond appropriately to authority, this in turn then prepares an obedient workforce and good leaders for the future, thus helping the economy. According to Marxist-feminists, women serve in the family to...

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