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CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Family Inst

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What do feminist theorists dislike about the functionalist view of the family?
  1. That it perpetuates traditional gender roles as best for societal function
  2. That it states conflict in families is due to inequality
  3. That it allows for women to have a more equal role
  4. That it claims society is always stable
  5. That it does not believe that families are a primary part of society
Explanation
Answer: A - Feminists dislike the functionalist view that perpetuates traditional gender roles as best for societal function. Feminists do support the conflict theory concept that men and women have unequal power in families. Under feminist theory, changes in the family can provide more equality for women in society.
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