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Theories Explained (Intersectionality (Summery: This explains how…
Theories Explained
Intersectionality
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Example: race and gender, race, class and gender
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Cognitive
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Example of cognitive theory is in a phycological Cognitive restructuring, based on cognitive theory, is part of an effective treatment plan for anxiety disorder. It involves the therapist asking you questions, helping you analyze the answers to increase your understanding of your anxiety, and assisting you in "rewriting" your maladaptive thoughts
Feminism
Summery: The concern of the equality between both genders. To ensure both genders are receiving the same amount of attention and respect. The theory examines the nature of inequality.
An example of feminism is advertisement. More so in the 1950's. Where women are viewed as damsel in distress and need assistance from men. Who are strong and independent. Women are also viewed as a house wife where they clean and prepare meals whereas the males go to work and come home and rest.
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Humanism
Summery: Humanism is the which utilizes the view of themselves and the society around the to determine their outlook. Humanism is a belief that human needs and values are more important than religious beliefs, or the needs and desires of humans.
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This theory can be applied to everyone one way or another. Everyone has their own mindset and can make their own discerns no matter their personal beliefs.
Conflict
Summery: Conflict is an argument between 2 or more people that is usually overpowered by one person. Conflict causes issues within the society by disrupting patterns.
Examples of Conflict: In a more powerful situation such as the government. From a political point of view, they go through many issues daily and need to resolve the issues in order to make the proper conclusion for the public.
This theory can be applied in the workforce and at home. It is important that all conflicts are resolved in order to maintain a safe environment.
Cultural Materialism
Summary: Most of human culture is based off of materials. Ie: Technology, states environment, resources and other materialistic things
This theory can be applied by produce a critical understanding of the values, beliefs, and worldviews of a period through close study of cultural products.
Example: Explaining love in terms of material things. I would interpret this theory as a negative concept as for survival we do not need materials like electronics or toys.
Structural Functionalist
Summery: Looks how each part of society participates towards the communities.Society has to meet the needs of each individual as best as possible. In the social atmosphere there are many influences that compel individuals that can change their opinions and values.
This theory is applied everywhere across the world in different ways. Each country has its own demands for their citizens and their communities. In more developed countries it is seen how they are less helpful towards their fellow peers in how they won't help as much as the less developed populations where everyone seems to lend a hand wherever and whenever they can.
Example: New technology means new opportunities. For women in particular there are more possibilities for careers. More men and women are beginning to return to school to earn more knowledge. This will effect their communities.