Assignment: Functions of the Family Some structural functionalists believe that the family unit's functions involve the following: Production, consumption, distribution of goods and services Socialization of children by teaching them skills, knowledge, values and attitudes of their society Physical care of the sick and aged Maintaining morale and motivating individuals to participate in society Controlling behaviour to maintain order within the family and within society The addition of new members through reproduction Consider how these six functions may be represented throughout different societies across the globe. Conduct an analysis of a particular nation or cultural group in order to better understand how a society (different from your own) handles at least three of the six different functions previously identified. Compare the society you had chosen against your own society and experiences. Structure your comparison accordingly: Select a particular area in the world you might like to know more about. You may draw inspiration from the list that follows. Be sure to select an area, nation, culture, or society that is different from your own. Do some preliminary research to get an idea of different cultural groups within the area you are studying. Remember that continents and countries generally aren't comprised of homogeneous societal or cultural groups. Many different groups may exist in a single nation, so you may need to be specific. Choose three of the six functions of the family that you would like to explore. Copy the following chart into your notes on your own device. Fill out the chart for each of the three functions you have chosen. Include information about the society from which you come from, as well as a society from a different area, country, or cultural group that you have chosen. Be sure to indicate which functions you are examining. Include information about which family members are important participants for each of the three functions you have chosen to explore. You will need to conduc