Answer to Question #306721 in Sociology for Deon

Question

The functionalist definition of family focuses on what a family is while the substantive definition focuses on what families do

Answer 1

The statement that the functionalist definition of family focuses on what a family is while the substantive definition focuses on what families do is not true. This is because the Functionalist definition of the family includes a set of definitions that various functionalists have stated on the family. In general, these definitions focus on the relationship between the family and the society and the functions of different family members, and how the family helps its individuals.

 substantive definition on the other hand refers to the family that is based on blood, meaning shared genetic heritage, and law, meaning social recognition and affirmation of the bond.