Marxist

Marxist sociologists argue that families continue to perform a key role in maintaining capitalism. Families support the economy and play an important part in transmitting ideology that helps to legitimise the capitalist system. However, some sociologists argue that marks his place too much importance on the role of families and supporting capitalism, and that families are beneficial to individuals and societies as a whole 

Applying material from the text of a new knowledge, evaluate Marxist explanations on the role of families in society today. [20 marks]