Outline and evaluate the feminist view of the role of the family (33 marks) There are different types of feminists they all have different views on the family. Feminists mainly believe that the family is a patriarchal ideology which is control mainly by male dominated ideas. They feel that they are stereotyped to have the expressive role in the family and that they have to live by this role. Marxist feminists argue that the nuclear family functions to benefit the capitalist’s ideology and the
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Evaluate feminist views on the roles and functions of religion in society today Feminists believe that religion in society today keeps patriarchy going and is there to reflect and perpetuate gender inequality. The functions of religion help legitimize female subordination by acting as a patriarchal ideology‚ by stating it is God’ will. This can be seen through the people who are in positions of power in religious institutions such as the Church of England‚ and the Catholic Church where most positions
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Evaluate feminist views on the role and functions of religion in society today. Feminists see religion as a patriarchal institution; maintaining male dominance over women by making them believe it is god’s will. Feminists believe that women are controlled by religions in several ways‚ for example‚ dress code‚ arranged marriage‚ lifestyle‚ and education. However functionalists believe otherwise and argue that its function is not to oppress women but to keep society stable whilst Marxists believe
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Unit Title: Psychology Part 2: Explain and evaluate criminal behaviour using two psychological approaches Psychology is an detailed‚ scientific study of the mind and behaviour. It clarifies how one may think‚ behave and feel‚ both individually and as a part of a social gathering. It also focuses on how the changes in ones brain can effect its structure and the way it causes the individual to behave in certain environments or situations. There are five major approaches in psychology; behavioural
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Outline and evaluate Functionalist views of the role of the family in society. (33 marks) Functionalist macro theory looks at the society as a whole‚ and analyses how it fits together. Functionalist view of the role of the family in society is that it maintains social order‚ and it’s a tool for socialisation and a key social institution in sustaining the value consensus‚ which is harmony in the society as well as social solidarity. Functionalists focus on the positive functions of the family such
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(a)Explain the role of tribunals. (b)Evaluate the extent to which tribunals have been reformed. Tribunals are an essential part of the British Legal System and are see as part of the popular Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Their main purpose was to give the public a means of settling disputes regarding their scial rights and various other areas such as employment law. For example if a person felt they were incorrectly dismissed from their employment‚ they would use a tribunal as means
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Evaluate feminist views on the role and functions of religion in society today. Feminists see religion as an instrument of patriarchy which means that society is based around male domination; they believe that this is a set of beliefs and practices responsible for women’s subordination. However functionalists believe otherwise and argue that its function is not to oppress women but to keep society stable whilst Marxists believe that religion oppresses the working class not females. Most religions
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Explain and briefly evaluate how males are socialised into traditional masculinities Hegemonic masculinity describes the patriarchal working class males‚ those who have labouring or manual jobs. He has to be physically tough and dominant to assert his masculinity. He is definitely heterosexual‚ technically competent‚ is sexist and aggressive. Males are socialised into traditional masculinities by a variety of socialisation agents. The school is instrumental in the socialisation of males into traditional
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and evaluate the view that families in the UK are increasingly diverse (33) Families are becoming increasingly diverse in the UK because of changing norms and values in society. Postmodernists highlight that people are free to choose the family type that suits them best therefore allowing for harmonious relationships in society. On the other hand Functionalists are against family diversity and argue that a family that does not fit the nuclear model creates instability. A traditional view of the
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improve practice and inform development is to evaluate own performance. To raise awareness of strength‚ identify areas for improvement‚ what actions is to be taken to improve performance‚ to show you are able to learn and listen to others and to identify what works well. 2.3 The importance of using feedback to improve own practice is to ensure it meets the individuals needs‚ shows respect for the views of others and that you have listened to there views. Enables you to develop new approaches and
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