functionalist perspective

parson ( loss of function )

nuclear family has 2 essential functions primary socialisation , the family teaches the child the norms and values of their culture . this helps the child integrate into society . and he argues that child learns gender roles to . boys play instrumental role which is bread winner and girls play expressive role which is nurturing .

stabilisation of adult personalities , that family acts as “warm bath “ helping adults relax after a long day of work and provide emotional support .

the functional fit theory

which argues that structure and function of family vary depending on the type of society it is