The document discusses several statements about the role and functions of the family from sociological perspectives. Functionalists and Marxists would both agree that the family socializes children and fulfills functions for society. Marxists would also argue that the family's structure is determined by economic factors and performs functions for capitalism by providing consumers and keeping women under patriarchal control.

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