Sociological Perspective on Family

This is a comparison and contrast essay between functionalist and conflict views on family as a social institution.

Review the functionalist perspectives on family from Theoretical Perspectives of Family (attached).

Format
This paper should be about 750-1300 words or about 3 to 5 double-spaced typed pages.make sure that they are cited properly in MLA format

INSTRUCTIONS:

Define/describe the four key functions of family.

Apply and discuss the four key functions to your family of orientation (the family you grew up in) or family of procreation (your spouse and/or children), and

give examples from your family to illustrate the functions.

Define and/ describe the Conflict theory on family and apply it to your family.

Finally, compare and contrast the theories and discuss which theory, functionalism or conflict theory, is better for explaining the purpose and role of the family in society and why.