1. Structural Functionalism Theory

2. Family Theory Timeline Symbolic Interactionism Structural-Functionalism Life Course Systems • Conflict • Exchange • Ecological Feminist Family Theory Foci Symbolic Interactionism : Meaning , Roles, & Identities Structural-Functionalism : Function, Norms, & Deviance Life Course: Development Over Time Systems: Decision Making Conflict : Power And Resource Distribution Exchange : Interdependencies and Transactions Ecological : Adaptation To Environmental Changes Feminist : Gendered Roles, Positions, and Statuses

3. KEY ASSUMPTIONS
Every social system needs to achieve a state of order or system equilibrium. Institutions help make that happen.
All of our norms, values, roles, and institutions can be classified on the basis of the following expressive and instrumental variables:
Ascription and Achievement
Affectivity and Affective Neutrality
Diffuseness and Specificity
Particularism and Universalism
Collectivity and Self

4. THE FUNCTIONS OF FAMILIES
To regulate sexual activity
To ensure that new babies survive to become adult members of the society
To ensure that children are socialized into the norms and values of society
To provide “economic” support for family members
To satisfy our emotional needs for love and security
To provide us with a sense of place and position
The “Benchmark” Family Is The Traditional Intact Nuclear Family Of A Breadwinner Husband, Homemaker Wife, And Their Children
(Preferably A Boy And A Girl)