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Nuclear Family
A two-generation family unit consisting of a father, mother, and their dependent children.
Murdock-Functions of the family
Functionalist
Four essential functions of the family: Sexual Educational Economic Reproductive
Parsons-Functions of the family
Functionalist
Argues that family has lost some of its’ functions to other social institutions
States that there are 2 main functions the nuclear family performs
Socialisation of children & Stabilisation of adult personalities
Parsons-Functional Fit Theory
Functional Fit Theory argues that the nuclear family best fits the needs of modern industrial societies.
The NF is socially mobile & geographically mobile
Extended Family
A family that extends beyond the nuclear family, often 3 generations, living under the same roof, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
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