Functionalist Perspective
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Focuses in the ways families gratifies the needs of its members and contributes to social stability.
Wiiliam F. Ogburn Outlined six functions
1-Reproduction
2-Protection
3-Socialization
4-Regulation of Sexual Behavior
5-Affection and Compassion
6-Provision of social status
Gay relationships cannot fulfill the reproductive function normally associated with marriage.
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Research comparing two-parent families and single-parent families found that
a. single-parent families report closer relationships with extended families. b. single-parent families report a higher incidence of major life events such as job changes, moves and illness. c. single-parent families report higher feelings of efficacy and accomplishment. d. single-parent families report more conflict in the family.
Strictly speaking, inequality refers to differences with respect to resources.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
A ______ perspective would be most likely to focus on how the desire to accumulate capital and wealth leads to an attempt to reduce both human and environmental labor costs while expanding production and increasing inequality and environmental degradation.
A. conflict B. structural functionalist C. symbolic interactions D. feminist
Discuss the three waves of the women's movement and the key characteristics associated with each wave.
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