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1. Parsons says it was extended; Laslett says it was nuclear.
2. Parsons says it became nuclear; Anderson says it was extended. Willmott and Young agree with Anderson, but argue it became nuclear during the late twentieth century
3. Primary socialisation of children and stabilisation of adult personality.
4. The capitalist ruling class.
5. Patriarchy is both a gender and an age relationship based on male authority and dominance.
6. Men.