Theories on the Role of the Family (WJEC Eduqas GCSE Sociology): Exam Questions

Exam code: C200

1 hour9 questions
1
1 mark

Select the appropriate term from the box to complete the sentences below.

Feminists Culture Bowles and Gintis Secondary Willis Functionalists

..................................... believe the family benefits society and their members.

2a
4 marks

Explain the Functionalist view that families perform important functions.

2b
15 marks

‘Families in the contemporary UK benefit men more than women.’

Do you agree with this view?

In your answer you are advised to consider different sociological ideas and theories to support your judgement.

3a
4 marks

Explain why Marxists argue that the family benefits capitalism.

3b
15 marks

‘The nuclear family with two parents of the opposite sex is the best family type.’

Do you agree with this view?

In your answer you are advised to consider different sociological ideas and theories to support your judgement.

4
4 marks

Explain why it is argued families are patriarchal.

5
1 mark

Select the appropriate term from the box to complete the sentences below.

Socialisation Willmott and Young New Right Validity Bowles and Gintis

.................................. is a theory that argues a family should have two parents of opposite sexes.

6a
4 marks

Explain why it is argued that families are necessary for society.

6b
15 marks

‘Families have negative effects on their members and society.’ Do you agree with this view?

In your answer you are advised to consider different sociological ideas and theories to support your judgement.

7
1 mark

Select the appropriate term from the box to complete the sentences below.

Meritocracy Patriarchy Parsons Values Qualitative Willis

...................... argues that one of the family’s functions is primary socialisation.

8
4 marks

Explain why Marxists are critical of families in a capitalist society.

9
15 marks

Some sociologists suggest that nuclear families, with two parents of opposite sexes, are good for society. Do you agree with this view?

In your answer you are advised to consider different sociological ideas and theories to support your judgement.