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Sociology Perspectives on Family

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Tick all of the conflict theories

a)

Functionalism

b)

Marxism

c)

Feminism

d)

Personal life

2.

Tick all of the consensus theories

a)

Functionalism

b)

Marxism

c)

Feminism

d)

Personal life

3.

Theories that have shared agreements and are generally positive about society. (a)  

4.

Theories that believe that society is based upon inequalities (unfairness) where one group gains at another's expense. (a)  

5.

Which theories argue that the nuclear family is the most ideal type?

a)

Functionalism

b)

Marxism

c)

Feminism

d)

New Right

6.

Which theory argued that the nuclear family can allow capitalism to continue and thrive?

a)

Functionalism

b)

Marxism

c)

Feminism

d)

New Right

7.

Which theory argued that the nuclear family allows patriarchy to continue?

a)

Functionalism

b)

Marxism

c)

Feminism

d)

New Right

8.

Which theory argued that the welfare state can lead to perverse incentives?

a)

Functionalism

b)

Marxism

c)

Feminism

d)

New Right

9.

This is a Functionalist idea that argues that the different parts of society can work together (social structures). It compares society to the human body. _______ _______

(a)  

10.

Who argued that there were four functions that the nuclear family can provide for its members?

a)

New Right

b)

Parsons

c)

Murdock

d)

Durkheim

11.

Who argued that the nuclear family can perform two basic and irreducible functions

a)

New Right

b)

Parsons

c)

Murdock

d)

Durkheim