AQA A-level Sociology Families: Theories of the family – Parson’s view of the family

£4.50
  • Detailed and differentiated (up and down) student-led lesson that examines, analyses and evaluates functionalist Parsons view of the family (functional fit theory) and his functions (mainly stabilisation of adult personalities – NOT primary socialisation).

  • Lesson explores the key terms: Functional fit theory​, Stabilisation of adult personalities (Warm Bath Theory)​, Functional fit theory, Geographic mobility​, Social mobility​, Unit of production​ and Unit of consumption.

  • Lesson makes links to general functionalist key terms and family key terms that students might have previously been taught.

  • Main activity makes reference to AQA A-level Book 1 by Townsend

***** MOST ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ANSWERS****

  • Starter assesses prior learning on family topics: couples, childhood and Murdock’s functions.

***** WORKSHEETS AT THE END OF THE PPT**

  • Detailed and differentiated (up and down) student-led lesson that examines, analyses and evaluates functionalist Parsons view of the family (functional fit theory) and his functions (mainly stabilisation of adult personalities – NOT primary socialisation).

  • Lesson explores the key terms: Functional fit theory​, Stabilisation of adult personalities (Warm Bath Theory)​, Functional fit theory, Geographic mobility​, Social mobility​, Unit of production​ and Unit of consumption.

  • Lesson makes links to general functionalist key terms and family key terms that students might have previously been taught.

  • Main activity makes reference to AQA A-level Book 1 by Townsend

***** MOST ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ANSWERS****

  • Starter assesses prior learning on family topics: couples, childhood and Murdock’s functions.

***** WORKSHEETS AT THE END OF THE PPT**