Functionalist Perspective on Families and Households – Overview for 2025 revision
This overview of how functionalism views families and households has four sections. This is a revision overview and should be used alongside your own written notes and class work. 20 minute read Key Ideas and Theories within Functionalism Functionalism is a macro-level theoretical perspective in sociology that views society as a complex system whose parts […]
Nuclear Families: Quiz Answers
What is a nuclear family? What are the two generations typically included in a nuclear family? What type of bonds characterize a nuclear family? What is the primary economic role of parents in a nuclear family? What key function do parents in a nuclear family play in the socialization of children? How do functionalist theorists […]
Crime and Deviance – Key Terms
Anomie: A state of normlessness where society fails to effectively regulate the expectations or behaviours of its members, often leading to deviant behaviour. Broken windows theory: suggests that even minor acts of crime or deviance, if unchecked, can lead to social deterioration and more serious crimes (see right realism). Chivalry Thesis: The idea that the […]