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Structural Functionalism Theory
Structural Functionalism Theory
Family Theory Timeline1918-1929 Symbolic Interactionism1930-1945 Structural-Functionalism
1946-1960 Life Course1960-1980 Systems • Conflict • Exchange • Ecological
1980-1985 Feminist
Family Theory FociSymbolic Interactionism : Meaning , Roles, & Identities
Structural-Functionalism : Function, Norms, & DevianceLife Course: Development Over Time
Systems: Decision MakingConflict : Power And Resource Distribution
Exchange : Interdependencies and Transactions Ecological : Adaptation To Environmental ChangesFeminist : Gendered Roles, Positions, and Statuses
Family Theory Timeline1918-1929 Symbolic Interactionism1930-1945 Structural-Functionalism
1946-1960 Life Course1960-1980 Systems • Conflict • Exchange • Ecological
1980-1985 Feminist
Family Theory FociSymbolic Interactionism : Meaning , Roles, & Identities
Structural-Functionalism : Function, Norms, & DevianceLife Course: Development Over Time
Systems: Decision MakingConflict : Power And Resource Distribution
Exchange : Interdependencies and Transactions Ecological : Adaptation To Environmental ChangesFeminist : Gendered Roles, Positions, and Statuses
KEY ASSUMPTIONSKEY ASSUMPTIONS• Every social system needs to achieve a state of Every social system needs to achieve a state of
order or system equilibrium. Institutions help order or system equilibrium. Institutions help make that happen.make that happen.
• All of our norms, values, roles, and institutions All of our norms, values, roles, and institutions can be classified on the basis of the following can be classified on the basis of the following expressive and instrumental variables:expressive and instrumental variables:
• Ascription and Achievement• Affectivity and Affective Neutrality• Diffuseness and Specificity• Particularism and Universalism• Collectivity and Self
THE FUNCTIONS OF FAMILIESTHE FUNCTIONS OF FAMILIES
To regulate sexual activityTo ensure that new babies survive to become adult
members of the societyTo ensure that children are socialized into the norms
and values of societyTo provide “economic” support for family membersTo satisfy our emotional needs for love and security
To provide us with a sense of place and position
The “Benchmark” Family Is The Traditional Intact The “Benchmark” Family Is The Traditional Intact Nuclear Family Of A Breadwinner Husband, Nuclear Family Of A Breadwinner Husband,
Homemaker Wife, And Their Children Homemaker Wife, And Their Children (Preferably A Boy And A Girl)(Preferably A Boy And A Girl)