Sanchez Family's Problems Interpreted Through Conflict Theory
4.A. How might the Sanchez family’s problems be explained through conflict theory? Give specific examples.
Conflict Theory Analysis
Conflict theory will be utilized to understand how religion, immigration policies, socioeconomic status, and patriarchal society, all macro levels systems, are affecting the family Sanchez. Firstly, the Sanchez family is Catholic, and the religious practices believe divorce and abortion are sins. The Catholic church’s doctrines about divorce hold power over Gloria; therefore, she struggles because she wants to divorce Leo, who is abusing her, yet she does not, for she would defy the church, God, and her parents and commit a sin.
Secondly, Immigration laws and policies affect some of the family members. The Sanchez
family are immigrants from Mexico; Hector, Celia, Julio, Emilia, and Vicki permanent resident; Gloria, Carmen, and Alejandro are U.S. Citizens; and Roberto came into the U.S. Illegally. Gloria won’t call the policy on Leo for Domestic violence because he could get deported. Emilia might not be able to apply for citizenship or could get deported because immigration could pin point her for bad moral character drug user. And Roberto cannot report unpaid wages by his employer because immigration laws do not cover him, and he could also get deported. They all struggle or are oppressed by immigration laws and policies.
Thirty, Mexico and U.S still have some traces of patriarchal societies, and Celia and Gloria have inner complicit emotionally preventing them from standing up to their husbands. The whole family is struggling financially. they are eligible for SNAP, Celia wants to apply, but because Hector’s pride impeding him from doing so, she won’t defy and contradicted him. On the other hand, Gloria Won’t leave Leo because she lacks the sufficient training to find a job and support herself. They are cultural and sex oppressed by either society.
Finally, the whole family is at a disadvantage due to their socioeconomic status. Most of the members struggle with low incomes and poor to none existent education or training to enable advancement in life. According to the conflict theory, the Sanchez family’s struggles and conflicts with macro level oppression could be enough incentive to act and move towards change.
Conflict Theory Analysis
Conflict theory will be utilized to understand how religion, immigration policies, socioeconomic status, and patriarchal society, all macro levels systems, are affecting the family Sanchez. Firstly, the Sanchez family is Catholic, and the religious practices believe divorce and abortion are sins. The Catholic church’s doctrines about divorce hold power over Gloria; therefore, she struggles because she wants to divorce Leo, who is abusing her, yet she does not, for she would defy the church, God, and her parents and commit a sin.
Secondly, Immigration laws and policies affect some of the family members. The Sanchez
family are immigrants from Mexico; Hector, Celia, Julio, Emilia, and Vicki permanent resident; Gloria, Carmen, and Alejandro are U.S. Citizens; and Roberto came into the U.S. Illegally. Gloria won’t call the policy on Leo for Domestic violence because he could get deported. Emilia might not be able to apply for citizenship or could get deported because immigration could pin point her for bad moral character drug user. And Roberto cannot report unpaid wages by his employer because immigration laws do not cover him, and he could also get deported. They all struggle or are oppressed by immigration laws and policies.
Thirty, Mexico and U.S still have some traces of patriarchal societies, and Celia and Gloria have inner complicit emotionally preventing them from standing up to their husbands. The whole family is struggling financially. they are eligible for SNAP, Celia wants to apply, but because Hector’s pride impeding him from doing so, she won’t defy and contradicted him. On the other hand, Gloria Won’t leave Leo because she lacks the sufficient training to find a job and support herself. They are cultural and sex oppressed by either society.
Finally, the whole family is at a disadvantage due to their socioeconomic status. Most of the members struggle with low incomes and poor to none existent education or training to enable advancement in life. According to the conflict theory, the Sanchez family’s struggles and conflicts with macro level oppression could be enough incentive to act and move towards change.