Assignment+2+Family+Theories

Assignment 2 1) Complete reading on syllabus Benokraitis text, Chap 2, pp. 28-40. On pages 31-40 ONLY READ the following sections: Structural Functionalism Perspective, the Conflict Perspective, Feminist Perspectives, and the Social Exchange Perspective,

2) Next go through the lecture slides for week 3 (Lectures on Theory and Methods), under "Lecture Slides in Powerpoint" link in the left panel on the wiki. Answer the following questions in your blog. MAKE SURE TO LABEL BLOG POST: ASSIGNMENT 2. Please also mark each answer with the number of the questions below.

** Cut and Paste the questions below into your blog and answer each one in turn. **
1. According to the structural functionalism perspective, 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?

2. What is the main criticism of the functionalist perspective?

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

4. According to conflict theorists, where do family problems come from?

5. Gender/Feminist theory is based on what main idea? Describe one way that feminist theory has led to more diverse understanding of families.

6. Social exchange theorists is based on ideas from economics. What is the main argument of social exchange perspective? Give two examples of "resources" people bring to a relationship?