Critical Theory Of Family
Critical Theory
Critical theory stresses that individuals and families are influenced and affected by the society they live in (Payne, 2005). The economic structures, structural and political systems can act oppressively to create issues and challenges for individuals, families and groups such as vulnerability and dominant societal attitudes and values can affect an individual’s life (Payne, 2005 & Mackinnon, 2009).
Using a critical lense in this case study, Cheryl’s case is complex when considering the social barriers and limitations that have a direct and indirect effect on her and her family’s lives.
In terms of this case, individuals or groups can view Cheryl as a ‘bad mother’ because she lashed out and hit Jasmine and she left her daughters home alone. Cheryl left Jasmine and Kylie at home so she could work, to provide for …show more content…
her family. From critical lenses, Cheryl is disadvantaged and vulnerable because she is a single mother who is the breadwinner of the house and has to provide shelter and food for her family by herself. It does not help that house prices are increasing with the inflation rises in the macro system which leaves her in a position to leave her children at home.
Also with critical theory, with using corporal punishment on their children, , it makes one reflect if it is considered ‘discipline’ as it is in the east, or ‘abuse’ which is Ultimately, this is based on societal values, assumptions and norms that make up the macro system in critical theory (Chenoweth & McAuliffe, 2015).
Furthermore using these lenses, in this day and age, parenting of what is ‘good’ and what is ‘bad’ evolves over time (Durrani, 2004). In the past and in many eastern society, corporal punishment is viewed as a form of discipline to teach children ‘a lesson’ however, it is controversial in western society which reflects back to why Cheryl’s slap was taken seriously with the Department being involved. In terms of Cheryl’s presenting case, Cheryl is a single mother and raising two children alone with one income. Her lack of support services, and Jasmine’s behaviour may have caused her to snap. This is not an excuse for her to use violence on Jasmine, but from a detached point of view and though critical lenses, Cheryl are overworked particularly by the faced paced, and rising inflation rates in contemporary
society.
As social workers we aim to work with individuals and families to identify how their own personal experience is linked to their interactions with broader social structures, culture and expectations. This might mean, for example, working with a single parent to understand that the dilemmas placed on them by the system are not their fault but are rather as a result of policy reflecting the political system for which they cannot take responsibility.
A lot of the factors that are happening within Cheryl’s life are out of her control, and this theory offers critiques to the present social order that analyse and deal with social factors that underlie problems or social barriers. Cheryl does not have support, and cannot access them financially if she is raising her two children by herself.
Critical theory stresses that individuals and families are influenced and affected by the society they live in (Payne, 2005). The economic structures, structural and political systems can act oppressively to create issues and challenges for individuals, families and groups such as vulnerability and dominant societal attitudes and values can affect an individual’s life (Payne, 2005 & Mackinnon, 2009).
Using a critical lense in this case study, Cheryl’s case is complex when considering the social barriers and limitations that have a direct and indirect effect on her and her family’s lives.
In terms of this case, individuals or groups can view Cheryl as a ‘bad mother’ because she lashed out and hit Jasmine and she left her daughters home alone. Cheryl left Jasmine and Kylie at home so she could work, to provide for …show more content…
her family. From critical lenses, Cheryl is disadvantaged and vulnerable because she is a single mother who is the breadwinner of the house and has to provide shelter and food for her family by herself. It does not help that house prices are increasing with the inflation rises in the macro system which leaves her in a position to leave her children at home.
Also with critical theory, with using corporal punishment on their children, , it makes one reflect if it is considered ‘discipline’ as it is in the east, or ‘abuse’ which is Ultimately, this is based on societal values, assumptions and norms that make up the macro system in critical theory (Chenoweth & McAuliffe, 2015).
Furthermore using these lenses, in this day and age, parenting of what is ‘good’ and what is ‘bad’ evolves over time (Durrani, 2004). In the past and in many eastern society, corporal punishment is viewed as a form of discipline to teach children ‘a lesson’ however, it is controversial in western society which reflects back to why Cheryl’s slap was taken seriously with the Department being involved. In terms of Cheryl’s presenting case, Cheryl is a single mother and raising two children alone with one income. Her lack of support services, and Jasmine’s behaviour may have caused her to snap. This is not an excuse for her to use violence on Jasmine, but from a detached point of view and though critical lenses, Cheryl are overworked particularly by the faced paced, and rising inflation rates in contemporary
society.
As social workers we aim to work with individuals and families to identify how their own personal experience is linked to their interactions with broader social structures, culture and expectations. This might mean, for example, working with a single parent to understand that the dilemmas placed on them by the system are not their fault but are rather as a result of policy reflecting the political system for which they cannot take responsibility.
A lot of the factors that are happening within Cheryl’s life are out of her control, and this theory offers critiques to the present social order that analyse and deal with social factors that underlie problems or social barriers. Cheryl does not have support, and cannot access them financially if she is raising her two children by herself.