Theoretic Perspective On Divorce

The study of the society is looking at sociology in its broadest sense. It examines human behavior and how interaction with each other is shaped by social structures. These structures are sometimes not obvious or visible but are present and shape most dimensions of the human experience in society. Social class is a prime example of social structure and it conforms to the interactions that people have with each other. My task is to analyze the three main theoretic perspectives with a view of the ‘rising divorce rate’. Functionalism, conflict theory and symbolic interactionism are three theoretic perspectives that illustrate and differ in their realities of the rising divorce rate.
Functionalist perspective Functionalist perspective of divorce has to do with the value that individuals attach to marriage. The phenomenal suggest that individuals are placing less value on their marriage. The number of remarriage supports this claim. . Health issues are also a potential source of stress …show more content…
Conflict Theory Resources, wealth and power are just three interests involved in social conflicts. Partners are expecting more compatibility, affection and understanding in their marriage. Marriage is now viewed as an arrangement; with, fewer obligations based on duty and more on feelings of attraction and intimacy. It became an arrangement that one could break when feelings changed. The meaning of divorce has changed; its prevalence increases; it has come to symbolize freedom and a new beginning rather than failure. The dominance of men over women was always assumed but as women became educated and started earning, they questioned and shortly rejected this assumption. The wife gained more power and grew less inclined to accept unfair relationships. The phenomena are a result of an age-old conflict with men but women are now progressing and standing up.
Symbolic