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…
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
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…
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