Answered: Do you think that functionalism…

Social Psychology (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134641287

Author:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Publisher:Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers

Chapter1: Introducing Social Psychology

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Do you think that functionalism explains modern family life in the Caribbean?

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Step 1: Functionalism and Family

The functionalist perspective works on the status quo model, where it analyzes the institution in terms of basic needs fulfillment and justification of a traditional family structure. From the functional perspective, a family is an entity identified with blood relations, and therefore has a major impact on an individual's life and its significance cannot be ignored.

Some functions of the family as discussed by functionalists are:-

Family is the major agent of socialization, and thus helps keep the culture preserved and alive throughout the ages.
Family is necessary to provide social, economical, financial, psychological, and emotional support to an individual.
The major function of the family is to integrate the members with mainstream society.
It provides a blank individual with a social status to link them with the broader history that makes them a part of something bigger.