Social Theory and Social Structure

History,” historian Charles E. Rosenberg explores the complex nature of disease and its role as a social actor, asserting, “’in some ways disease does not exist until we have agreed that it does, by perceiving, naming, and responding to it.” Rosenberg’s statement finds its basis in his multi-layered approach to the study of disease, which he refers to as “framing.” Rather than focusing on a purely social or biological construction of disease, he aims to study disease from a wider…

Social etiquette, social norms, or however one might describe it is an evolutionary trait which continuously shapes society. Referred to as an unspoken code of conduct, in society social norms often dictate how people interact with another. From dawn to dusk individuals use social cognition, a process in which a person uses their surrounding environment to make judgements. Across countries this concept assists communities in achieving their daily goal, person a must do what he can to survive…

justify the pre-industrial form of property. However, Locke’s popularity among the liberals transcends his theory beyond his own time, which consequently creates the theoretical basis of a new form of property that gains social character in the means of production in America. Contrary to Locke, who views property right as an essential part of individual freedom, Karl Marx employs the Labor Theory of Value to argue for the abolition of private property. Marx wrote after the Industrial Revolution…

the unprecedented demand for expertise in matters concerning complex social and economic issues (Walker & McLean, 2013). Members of society increasingly seek the protagonist qualities of the professionals who represent a source of dexterity and competence. In this sense professionals have come to occupy a predominant place as the problems solvers of the modern era (Pandey, 1990). In the context of the child welfare domain, social work is generally considered to be the lead profession in matters…

large military force, and the intimidation of enemy forces, and the global media. In recent times there has been various factors in the lead up to this type of movement, including technological advances, including mobile phones, mapping services, and social media. ISIS has taken what was an internal conflict and it has become an important political issue across the world. On of the most important parts of a movement,…

Analysis of “The New Technopolitics of Development and the Global South as a Laboratory of Technological Experimentation” Technological Determinism is one of the three major theories on science and technology studied in Science and Technology Studies. The other two are Social Construction of Technology, and Actor-Network/Assemblage Theory. This essay will focus on Technological Determinism, and analyze Adam Moe Fejerskov’s article “The New Technopolitics of Development and the Global South as a…

Relations is often analysed and discussed in regards to the significance of its contribution as a theory in International Relations. Criticism is present surrounding the weaknesses of the theory as well as its potential irrelevance. In order to critically evaluate the Marxist approach to International Relations, I will conduct a thorough analysis of both the significant strengths and weaknesses of the theory as well as its continuing relevance in modern times. This examination of the central…

society was in a state of continual conflict between the working class and upper class, this essay will assess the Marxist approach on social class a theory stemmed from the works of Karl Marx, that believes our society to be in a state of constant struggle between the ruling class (bourgeoisie) and the working class (proletariat). Within society, according to social stratification people are placed in particular divisions based on a system of hierarchy. This has dominated Western society in…

The “Fit” of Social Work as Profession for You “Marissa, what do you want to be when you grow up?” the question many people ask throughout my life and I’m pretty sure I wasn’t the only one who was asked this. My answer wasn’t social work, I didn’t even know what a social worker was until I was in middle school when someone described them as “kid’s snatchers”. I never bothered to look into it, I was too busy listening to my friend telling me about how a kid got taken away from their parents.…

Social work is a newly recognised profession. However, the actions and responsibilities of a social worker has been evolving and developing over many generations. Social workers have multiple roles throughout the community. Their main job varies depending on the needs of the community. Social workers are known for helping people in need, for instance the homeless, victims of domestic abuse and people in the prison systems. This professions development in Australia has been widely influenced by…