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Real life examples of this theory in action
This theory can teach us more about the why behind types of human behavior. For example, it helps to explain why poverty and other negative aspects of society continue to exist despite recognition that these things are negative.
This leads us to say that, in fact, one of the major criticisms of this theory is,"it's conservative bias and rigid acceptance of the status quo as natural and good and of conflict as alien, even pathological" (30).
Futhermore it is under the assumption that we live in a perfect society and that no one in the society misbehaves or has any kinds of dilemma's.
It also cannot be modernized and there is no room for evolution of the society.
This would disrupt the function.
According to our text, as well as our groups opinion, social workers may not use this theory when working directly with clients.
This being because we have learned Cultural Competency and value changing social norms that have oppressed people.
Important to remember the core values of social work. These are:
•service
•social justice
•dignity and worth of the person
•importance of human relationships
•integrity
•competence.
As explained in a previous slide, even organized crime and corruption is seen as "meeting the needs of the people" (29).
Possibly "tolerated by society because of its many latent [underlying] functions, such as keeping wages low and providing foot soldiers for war" (29).
Every aspect of society has a function. Manifest and latent are the two types of functions each aspect of society has:
Contribute to order within society, according to this perspective
This theory believes that social norms are important and to stray outside the "normal" was to disrupt a system of order. Those persons and ideas considered not mainstream are seen as negatives Those struggling with poverty, mental illness, drug addiction and/or criminal activity are viewed as having brought it on themselves.
Structural Functionalism hasn't been verified yet because it is viewed subjectively. It can be said by some that the theory can be verified by looking at government statistics to see the value of certain activities.