Evaluate the functionalist theory of the family In this essay, I intend to analyse some of the theories behind the functionalist perspective of the family, it is my intention to look at two main theorists in this field, Murdock and Parsons. I to analyse their theories and give objective argument for the pros and cons of the functionalist family. I intend to break this down by looking at the theorists separately and then looking at …showed first 75 words of 1389 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1389 total…couples may be moving towards being less representative of society as a whole. With the ever-increasing divorce rates, It may be said that by functionalist standards. Our society is in a serious state of decline, the ideal view of the functionalist family has to change with the society, as many people now remarry. Therefore, extending the nuclear family, losing some of its mobility, thus making the family unit less able to aid in economic stability.