The Family Its Structures Functions Author:Rose Laub Coser (Editor) The Basic Functions of the Family — .The Principle of Reciprocity — .The Principle of Legitimacy — Control and Process — .The Principle of Adult Socialization — .Marital Selection — Role Distribution — .Family Structure in Modern United States — .Differences in Family Structures — Changing Roles of American Women — .Conflict and Contradiction in Women's R... more »oles