Links for Sociology Family

For each of the family structures below:

(1) Briefly explain the structure
(2) Discuss either a Functionalist/Marxist/Feminist approach to the structure, thinking which may be most appropriate

http://www.everyculture.com/South-Asia/Nayar-Marriage-and-Family.html - the Nayar people

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kibbutz - Kibbutzim

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foster_care - foster care

http://www.thewhocarestrust.org.uk/pages/childrens-homes.html - children’s homes

http://www.livescience.com/6073-children-raised-lesbians-fine-studies-show.html - lesbian parents

http://www.livescience.com/17913-advantages-gay-parents.html - gay parents