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Quiz: Functionalism - Bridge from Family to Wider Society

A-level Sociology 7192 AQA

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Building on what you've learned about functionalism, let's test your understanding of how the family connects to wider society!

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Which sociologist is most associated with the idea that the family prepares individuals for their roles in wider society?

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Which of the following are functions of the family according to functionalist theory? (Select all that apply)

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According to Parsons, the {{blank0}} is the institution responsible for primary socialisation, while education takes over for {{blank1}} socialisation.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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What is the main outcome of primary socialisation within the family, according to functionalists?

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Which of these are examples of how shared values are reinforced through socialisation in the family? (Select all that apply)

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Which of these phrases best describes the functionalist view of the family?

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Durkheim argued that social institutions, such as the family and education, work together to create {{blank0}} in society.

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What analogy do functionalists often use to describe society and its institutions?

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