Practice mode Social Groups

According to Parsons, what were the two main functions of the modern family?

Correct answer A. Primary socialisation and personality stabilisation

Explanation

Parsons argued the nuclear family socialises children into society's values and gives adults emotional security that stabilises their personalities.

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