Functions of family Nurturance of children Nurturing children traditionally has been the adult female's job, although men also may play a role. and in some societies mane are even more involved with their children than are women o Economic Cooperation Dependence on group living for survival is basic human characteristic. Economic activities of men and women complement each other. An effective way to facilitate economic cooperation between men and women and to provide for a close bond between mother and child is through the establishment of residential groups that include adults of both sexes
Functions of family Nurturance of children Nurturing children traditionally has been the adult female’s job, although men also may play a role, and in some societies mane are even more involved with their children than are women. Economic Cooperation Dependence on group living for survival is basic human characteristic. Economic activities of men and women complement each other. An effective way to facilitate economic cooperation between men and women and to provide for a close bond between mother and child is through the establishment of residential groups that include adults of both sexes
The role of family from the functionalist perspective (Talcott Parsons) Primary socialization(how children learn the cultural norms of the society into which they are born Q: is family the primary socializing agency Personality stabilization( the role family plays in assisting adult family members emotionally) ◆ Enculturation
The role of family from the functionalist perspective (Talcott Parsons) Primary socialization (how children learn the cultural norms of the society into which they are born) Q: is family the primary socializing agency? Personality stabilization (the role family plays in assisting adult family members emotionally). Enculturation