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What sociological perspective is Murdock associated with?
Functionalism
What did Murdock argue about the nuclear family?
The nuclear family performs four essential functions for society: sexual, reproductive, economic and educational.
What is the sexual function of the family, according to Murdock?
It regulates sexual relationships between adults.
What is the reproductive function of the family, according to Murdock?
It enables the production of children and the continuation of society.
What is the economic function of the family, according to Murdock?
It provides for family members' material needs.
What is the educational function of the family, according to Murdock?
It socialises children into society's norms and values.
How does Murdock justify the importance of the nuclear family?
He argues that it performs four essential functions that contribute to the needs of individuals and society.