Family and Sociology

SOCIOLOGY

FAMILY AND SOCIOLOGY
• The functionalist sociologists are of the
opinion that family plays a vital role in
shaping the society from the perspective
of the society (Thompson 2019).
• The functional fit theory of parson can be
given as an example as to how
functionalists see the family.
• The factor of sex drive monogamy can
also be quoted as an example.

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• According to the beliefs of functionalist theory,
the traditional gender roles have been
prescribed by the several theorists.
• Family is also crucial in social aspects as well.
According to Parsons, the need for nuclear
family is also helpful so needs of industrial
society could be met (Thompson 2019).
• There have been some contrasting beliefs in
this issue as well.

FAMILY AND SOCIOLOGY_CONTD.
• One important theory that can be ascribed to
this issue is that of the structuralism theory.
• Critics like Murdock have also argued that
nuclear family has gained much importance in
this age.
• According to the feminist theory, nuclear
family will not be able to perform the roles of
the whole society (Turner and Holton 2014).