Lesson 2.4
2.4 Sociological theories of the role of the family Quiz: WJEC Eduqas Sociology, Unit 2
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The 20 questions
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What is the central debate in sociological theories of the family?
- Urban versus rural
- Private versus public
- Conflict versus consensus
- Ancient versus modern
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Which perspective is described as consensus theory in relation to the family?
- Marxism
- Interactionism
- Functionalism
- Feminism
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Which functionalist sociologist emphasised the family’s role in primary socialisation and stabilising adult personalities?
- Ann Oakley
- Howard Becker
- Talcott Parsons
- Karl Marx
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According to Functionalist Talcott Parsons, what is the family's main role regarding adults?
- Enforcing patriarchy
- Promoting revolution
- Stabilising personalities
- Creating inequality
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What is the core Marxist view of the family in capitalist society?
- Destroys social classes
- Promotes absolute equality
- Eliminates wage labour
- Serves capitalist interests
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Which sociologist is associated with Marxist ideas about the family and capitalism?
- Eli Zaretsky
- Ronald Fletcher
- Emile Durkheim
- Talcott Parsons
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How do feminist sociologists view the traditional nuclear family?
- Patriarchal institution
- Equal partnership
- Matriarchal commune
- Classless cooperative
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Which feminist writer is known for criticising the conventional family as patriarchal?
- Talcott Parsons
- Ann Oakley
- Karl Marx
- Emile Durkheim
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Which family type is viewed by New Right theorists as essential for a stable society?
- Traditional nuclear family
- Symmetrical family
- Extended family
- Reconstituted family
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Which theory views the family as serving the needs of capitalism through reproduction of workers?
- Functionalism
- Postmodernism
- Interactionism
- Marxism
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Which concept describes why feminists view the family as male-dominated?
- Meritocracy
- Consensus
- Patriarchy
- Functionalism
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Which theory of the family would most likely emphasise shared norms and values as keeping society together?
- Marxism
- Feminism
- Functionalism
- New Right
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Which sociological perspective views primary socialisation as essential for maintaining social consensus and stability?
- Feminism
- Marxism
- Functionalism
- New Right
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Which major sociological perspective does Marxist theory criticise for assuming families benefit everyone equally?
- New Right
- Feminism
- Postmodernism
- Functionalism
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Which functionalist term describes how the family supports adults to perform social roles?
- Economic determinism
- Stabilisation of personalities
- Cultural capital
- Social mobility
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Which theory suggests that families are important for maintaining the class system?
- Action theory
- Marxism
- Interactionism
- Functionalism
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A sociologist claims the family is a place where social order is maintained through shared values. Which perspective does this support?
- Post-structuralism
- Marxism
- Feminism
- Functionalism
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Which sociological perspective combines women's unpaid work with the support of capitalism?
- Radical functionalism
- Marxist feminism
- Functionalism
- New Right
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What is a major criticism of the functionalist view of family life?
- Rejects shared values
- Downplays domestic conflict
- Ignores socialisation
- Overemphasises class struggle
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Which perspective argues that the nuclear family is the best structure for children’s wellbeing and social stability?
- Interactionism
- Marxism
- Feminism
- New Right
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