Functionalism directly supports this traditionalist approach, including heterosexual marriage and specific gender roles within the household, including instrumental roles for men and expressive roles for women. ... Certain organisations within society are still extremely conservative towards gender roles, which is evident in Christine Odone's article published by the Daily Mail, suggesting females cannot be 'true women' if working and must embrace femininity by bearing children. ... In my opinion, the media plays a large role in the collectiveness of society. ...

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• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Graduate

An equal approach understands that society is, based on social categories such as gender, race, disability, age, social class, sexuality and religion that will impact on our life experiences. ... United Kingdom is a society which is seen to be diverse; therefore one of the government's initiatives is that everyone has a right to be treated equally regardless, of background gender and age. ... We are aware that there are a variety of different types of social groups such as gender, sexuality and race; however social class is the main area in division in people, it informs gender, sexuality...

• Word Count: 3489
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: Graduate