... key elements all tending to requirements in which individuals need to survive in society. Functionalism gives a rose-tinted perspective on the family, as with views such as the 'warm bath theory', it creates a perfect picture of monogamous, love-filled relationships and reproduction, creating a cycle in which forms society. However, this view can be criticised due to a growing age ... of family diversity, and abuse within relationships. In today's modernised society, there has been much debate as to the superiority of the nuclear family, as opposed to the early 20th century. This ....

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