Is the nuclear family universal? The nuclear family is universal in the sense that it exists as the building block and so recognises the possibilities of family beyond the nuclear structure. Such as extended families which mean three generations living under one roof. Polygamous family is when a man is married to more than one wife and also has children with more than one wife. Murdock’s claimed that the nuclear family was a social group characterised by common residence. In cross cultural societies
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Family 4 mark questions Explain what sociologists mean by primary socialisation. Explain what sociologists mean by authority relationships in families. Explain what sociologists mean by a reconstituted family. Explain what sociologists mean by a traditional nuclear family. Explain what sociologists mean by an extended family. Family 5 mark questions Describe one family type found in Britain and explain how it is different from any one other family type. Describe one way in which an
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Assess the view that the nuclear family functions for the benefit of the individual and society A nuclear family is universal and consists of a mother‚ father and their own/adopted dependant children all living in the same household. In this essay I will be assessing whether the nuclear family functions to benefit both the individual and society‚ in order to examine this efficiently I will be providing the points of view of the Marxists‚ Feminist and the Functionalist. Functionalist take into
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live in a joint family lead a sheltered life surrounded by their loved ones. They learn the importance of sharing‚ being patient‚ and simultaneously‚ their lives get enriched while living in a joint family. Sharing work‚ finances‚ space‚ love and affection is what comes to my mind when one thinks of a joint family. In many Indian homes‚ people still prefer joint families to nuclear families. There are reasons a plenty for this preference but the common reason is stability in family ties. Rinki
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Professor English 101 11 March‚ 2013 The Modern Family The New American Family is quite different from what people used to believe. It is known that things change over time as well as the structure of what perfect is. It was believed that the ideal family was built on a male figure as a bread winner‚ stay at home mom‚ and children who went to school as well as respected their parents. The mom and dad parent figure was a very important role and were both present. The father had most of the authority
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whether the Nuclear family can be seen as universal [15 marks] It is suggested that the Nuclear family is universal as it is promoted as the ‘right’ family type through mass media programmes such as the simpsons‚ the flintstones and so on. Sociologists study the family because it is the main agent of primary socialisation and it forms one of the central experiences of an individual’s life. Functionalist sociologist George Murdock expresses that he feels strongly that the nuclear family is certainly
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Advantages of a nuclear family are: 1.) Stability. A child raised by the same two parents during their maturing years is more likely to have emotional bonding and relationship stability. Children raised by a single parent will likely have a sense of loss for the missing parent and lack the advantage of duel insights‚ emotional support and examples that come from having both a mother and a father. 2.) Legacy. A nuclear family of a husband and wife provides a life long consistancy of purpose
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Assess the view that the nuclear family functions for the benefit of the individual and society. A nuclear family is universal and consists of two generations of families: a father‚ a mother and their children‚ all living in the same household. In this essay‚ I will be assessing the views that the nuclear family functions to benefit all its members and society as a whole‚ from a Functionalist‚ Feminist and a Marxist perspective. In order to assess these views‚ it is necessary to first establish
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Deterioration of the Nuclear Family What is a family? The meaning of family has changed throughout history. It means something different to many people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau: “A family includes a householder and one or more people living in the same household who are related to the householder by birth‚ marriage‚ or adoption. All people in a household who are related to the householder are regarded as members of his or her family. A family household may contain people not related
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A family is a group of people who live together. They share the housework and take care of one another. There are three types of family: nuclear family‚ single-parent family and extended family. A Nuclear Family is made up of father‚ mother and one or more children living together. A Joint Family made up of father‚ mother‚ grandparents‚ uncles‚ aunts‚ cousins‚ nieces‚ and nephews. The "nuclear" family is not a recent phenomenon‚ but has existed in many cultures throughout human history. Indeed
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