1. Which of the following statements about the family are
likely to be put forward by either Functionalists, Marxists
or both?

2. It fulfils the needs of its individual
members

3. It is important in socialising children

4. Its structure is determined by economic
factors

5. It provides consumers to buy goods

6. It provides a ‘safety valve’ away from work

7. It fulfils its functions for society

8. It is universal and necessary everywhere

9. It has an important reproductive role

10. It keeps women under patriarchal control

11. It performs its functions for capitalism