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Critically evaluate the functionalist view of the family.
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Critically evaluate the functionalist view of the family. It is undoubted that functionalism has contributed to the general understanding of the family, even if you don't believe the functionalist view-point to be correct, it still plays an essential part in the topic of sociology by simply being there to conflict the Marxist view of the family. The functionalist view of society makes the assumption that every society has a range of basic needs. Functionalists would say that if these needs are being met then the society is functioning and it is more likely to survive over a longer period of time. Functionalist view is considered to be a consensus theory because it tends to accentuate the "need" for shared norms and values. Several functionalist sociologists have tried to explain the relevance of families in society, and the reasons (other then the obvious biological reason) as to why they exist. One...
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