SOCI 1010 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Talcott Parsons, Dufferin Street, Auguste Comte
25 Sep 2016
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One of five branches of feminism which seeks to deconstruct old theories on family. Feminism was brought about by wollstonecraft and focuses on patriarchy or system of male domination determined by structure of power at a micro and macro level social setting. The other branches of feminism include: liberal, socialist, radical, and anti-racist. Modernist theorizes are grand narratives which limit understanding. Emphasis should be on uniqueness and diversity. Seeks to deconstruct old theories on family. Jane flax talks about this idea in her work. Talcott parsons: best known for identifying how various institutions must work to ensure smooth operation of society as a whole. Thus the masculine role is instrumental and the feminine role is expressive. Still a prevalent family structure which he believed that this family was ideally suited for society to survive. 5 functions of the nuclear family are sexual regulation, economic cooperation, reproduction, socialization and emotional support.
