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. ... Another aspect of family diversity stems from ethnicity. ... On the other hand, Caribbean families tend to rely heavily on the dominance of the female, as the father figure is less cooperative in family ties. ... With benefits such as Job Seekers' Allowance and Child Benefit, many families depend on this income as a way of supporting their fa...

• Word Count: 2016
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As the theme of juxtaposition ends, the split screen is removed to reveal an elderly grandpa and his grandson partaking in the tradition of enjoying a Coca-Cola and sharing family times together. ... It could be suggested the encoder has created this scene to present the idea that Coca-Cola bridges the gap between the two generations by bringing the two men together to share happiness and love in their family relationship thus creating an association to brand's core values. ...

• Word Count: 2659
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In fact, such values have influenced romantic and family relationships and traditions. For instance, most children at Christmas time expect to receive material gifts as a sigh of love, also today it is impossible to imagine a proposal without a ring- in many cases material objects represent and mean more than human relationships. ... Previously, social status depended on the family's name and reputation, however, with the rise of consumerism and materialism, people became lured into the belief that higher status can be achieved simply by possessions, which does not often reflect the real...

• Word Count: 653
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From Jane's early ordeals with the Reed family, it is evident that she is a fiercely passionate character, who at times struggles to deal with the oppressive patriarchal society she lives in. ... " The Reed family hold precisely the same views and as punishment for defying the social convention of a 10 year old "dependent" Jane is sentenced to the Red Room; however, she "resisted all the way" demonstrating the existence of the unbridled passions instilled within her. ... Helen is metaphorically linked with 'Rasselas' a moralistic novel that concluded t...

• Word Count: 893
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Graduate