What two functions did Parsons argue the modern family performs?

Primary socialisation and the stabilisation of adult personalities

What is the dual burden?

When a woman does paid work and then also does most of the unpaid housework and childcare

As serving capitalism by socialising obedient workers and acting as a unit of consumption

Domestic violence and child abuse

Component 1, Understanding Social Processes

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Which sociologist studied 250 societies and argued the family meets four functions?
What two functions did Parsons argue the modern family performs?
Which family form is created when partners with children from previous relationships join together?
Which sociologists are most associated with identifying types of family diversity?
Which sociologists argued the family had become symmetrical, with more equal conjugal roles?
What is the dual burden?
The triple shift adds which third layer to the dual burden?
Which Act is linked to the sharp rise in divorce in Britain?
How do Marxists view the family?
Which perspective specifically champions the traditional nuclear family as best for children and social order?
What do Marxists and feminists both highlight as the dark side of family life?
On which Eduqas GCSE Sociology component is the family topic examined?