Critical Sociologist Perspective
• The family does not contribute to social stability, but increase inequality in wealth and power.
• It transfers poverty or wealth across generations.
Interactionist View
• Interactionists focus on the micro level of family, and are interested in how individuals interact with each other.
• For example, they found that the more fathers are involved with their children, the less children have behavior problems. The children get along better with others, and are more responsible.