family diversity views

• FUNCTIONALISM

  believe traditional nuclear is ideal for society with the others being inadequate - biologically accurate for social stability

  parsons say nuclear do two functions for smooth society SOAP and primary socialisation
• TNR

  oppose family diversity and blame it for social problems

  oppose single families and say they are unnatural and harmful for children

  Murray blames overgenerous welfare benefits for the growth and it encourages women to have children outside family
• MARXISM

  family as evidence they adapt to capitalistic needs to ensure children are prepared to be obediant workers and adults work hard for the ruling class
• FEMINISM

  like family diveristy as it increases choice and the decline of TNF is positive for women and men

  radical advocate for one person house and LAT as it enourages independence
• POSTMODERNISM 1

  family diversity reflects growing individualism - act according to own needs and result of indiviudal choice

  giddens relationships based on 'confluent love'
• POSTMODERNISM 2

  beck argues we live in a 'risk society' calculate choice risk with a 'negotiated family' which is unstable

  weeks argues long term shift of attitudes in society and accept sexual and family diversity