Functionalist and Marxist Theories of the Family

Explain the difference between primary and secondary socialisation in your own words.

What is the term used for the ruling/upper class? (Extra mark awarded for spelling!)

List the two main macro theories.

List one advantage of micro approaches.

Which perspective argues that we have a ‘nanny state’ which interferes too much with the family?

List three social institutions.

What did Marx argue was the ‘opium of the people’?

Explain one criticism of Marxism.

People who take a positive view of the family argue that there are several different benefits of it. List two.

People who take a negative view of the family argue that there are several different disadvantages of it. List two.