Functionalism And The Macro Perspective Of Homelessness

1. A) Functionalist—the macro perspective of homelessness may ask the question what their role in society is. Some functionalist may argue that homelessness is an individual problem. That “survival of the fittest” is the golden rule and there is nothing wrong with the public. In fact a functionalist claims homeless people are a product to their own demise. They, themselves are the issue. Rationally, this mind set applicable to everyone, like the elderly, children, and disabled. Where the “survival of the fittest” is not applicable to all in this group. In a more broad view—the question again asks what the role homelessness in society is. How does it affect society as a whole? More importantly, what is the role of homelessness as it applies …show more content…
Homelessness on the scales of justice would imbalance the power of the capitalist system. For example, today’s republican Charlie Baker or Donald Trump beliefs government is too big. They theorize that supporting businesses with “welfare incentives” the wealth would trickle down to the workers. More importantly, these business men (capitalists) are shrinking government programs that the middle class (workers) function on. With the so-called cost savings or maximizing efficiency in the government (business), workers are being laid-off or do not make enough capital to maintain the basics in a functional society. In other words, the capitalists are creating a homelessness environment in society. Profoundly dividing society between the “haves” and the “have nots”. Thus, the owners shift the dysfunction of the system back on to the theory as the fault of an …show more content…
In fact, it is ironic to try to teach a child the sky’s the limit but you will be bound if you exercise your constitutional rights with civil disobedience. On the other hand, the use of bag check stations, metal detectors, surveillance tools and the increase presence—symbolically paints a picture of confinement, institutionalized and corrective behavior pattern, anticipated criminal behavior. In fact these ambiances are duplicated in the images of elevated security. These replicas of correctional institutions, courthouses or airports are militarized changes that prioritize restraint over freedom. Which alters the mentality and thought process of what educational institution should represent. The sanctity and safety of acquiring education is camouflage and exploits the representation of