Assignment 3

Questions: 1. According to functionalist theory, what was the definition of the "instrumental leader" and what was the definition of an "expressive leader." What family roles were connected to each of these leader definitions?

The instrumental leader is usually the father in the family, and the job or role of this leader is to make sure everything is running smoothly and everyone is doing their job correctly. The expressive leader is usually the mother in the family, and the job or role of this leader is to keep everyone's spirits and morale up and keep everything and everyone happy and motivated.

2. What main demographic change during the 1960s and 1970s led theorists to be critical of the functionalist perspective?

The main demographic change inthe 1960's and the 1970's that led theorists to be critical of the functionalist perspective was that women are working more and making more money for the household. Before this time women often did not work and stayed home. Where they cleaned, cooked, and took care of their husband and kids.

3. In contrast to functionalist theorists, in your own words, what is the main theme of conflict theory?

The conflict theory displays that this is a lack of power and blance or rather an uneven amount. Unlike the functionalist theory where there is a continuous blance and even amount of power.

4. Social exchange theory is based on ideas from what discipline (not sociology). What do exchange theorists say about husbands bargaining power versus that of wives?

Social exchange theory is based on ideas from the economic theories of exchanging goods and services. It allow to open up to see what you can offer and what you can gain. The husbands have more bargaining power versus the wives because the wives are limited on expences and means because the husband is usually the control of those.

5. Feminist theory is based on what main idea?

The feminist theory is based on the idea of inequality between men and women. It goes in depth about gender and how all the differences have been created culturally and by society not biologically.


Also in your blog:
6. After reading about the various methods or ways that we collect data to study the family, tell your group members :

A) A research question about family/relationship satisfaction.

How can sibling relationships effect the relationships between the parents and the rest of the family as a whole. Does a bad sibling relationship cause unsatisfaction within the family, or is there no correlation between the two?

B) Do you want to study the family at the micro or macro level?

I would like to study macro level.

C. What method will you use to collect data?

I prefer a more personable approach which to me would be using interview or survey.

D). How many people will be in your study?

100+

E) Devise 3-4 questions you will ask them to answer your research question.

1. How is your relationship with your brother/sister?

2. Does you happiness/unhappiness effect the relationship you have with your parents?

3. Would you say that you are satisfied or unsatisfied based on your good/poor relationship with you brother/sister?