Answer to Question #83723 in Sociology for karis

Question

what functions does a family fulfill

Answer 1

The major functions of a family are:

- Procreation (physical and biological care and maintenance)

- Socialization (social control of family members and their promotion into the social environment)

- Educational maintenance (promotion of various forms of education required for socialization)

- Regulation of sexual behavior and reproduction (restrict uncontrolled mating and reproduction)

- Psychological support (maintenance of mental and emotional behavior that may be affected by environmental factors)

- Economic maintenance (production and distribution of goods and services, as well as material security)