The Marxist Perspective on the Family: Key points and criticisms for A-level sociology in four pictures:

1. The Marxist Perspective on Society (A Reminder!)

2. Engel’s Theory of how The Nuclear Family Emerged with Capitalism (and Private Property)

3. Three Ideological Functions of the Contemporary Nuclear Family

4. Three Criticisms of the Marxist View of the Family

The Marxist Perspective on the Family: More Detailed Sources

• The Marxist Perspective on the Family – Class Notes
• Marxist Feminist Perspectives on the Family – Class Notes