Sociology and Deviance

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This well-researched paper details a specific case study of multi-generational spousal and child abuse in a particular family while focusing on the two different sociological perspectives, the micro social constructionist and the macro social conflict perspective. The case study in point discusses the issue of spousal and child abuse and how it is passed from generation to generation. The writer contends that from a social historical perspective, spousal and child abuse are symptomatic of underlying social conflict experienced by members of the family. This paper delves into Karl Marx's theory that social inequity causes deviant behavior. This paper defines the term deviant behavior and discusses whether or not it conforms to norms or meets with group or societal expectations. This paper also explores the various therapies and treatments available in treating deviant behavior.

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"From a social historical perspective spousal and child abuse are symptomatic of underlying social conflict experienced by the members of the family. The family as an economic unit struggles against other families and other economic units for survival. The emotional and physical ramifications of that struggle which result in spousal and child abuse are natural. The family participates in a capitalistic society and has over four generations because of poor marriage and The Depression spiraled down from lower upper class to upper lower class. The family is a microcosm of the social macrocosm. This study covers a period from 1850 to present. In 1850, the man or father was the unequivocal head of the family. He owned all property including his wife and children who had no legal status except as property."

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