Did you know that the Agents of Society are evident in the Parish of St. Ann that is located in Jamaica ?
The
title of this blog is "A Travel Blog for a Better Understanding of the
Parish of St. Ann on a Sociological Level," so it is fair to include
sociology in the blog so the readers can have a better understanding of what
will be discussed in this week’s blog. So, this week's blog is focused on the
agents of society that are in St. Ann, which are namely religion, education,
the family, the government, and health care. For a society to function
effectively, all these agents must be present. So, in this blog post we will
take a look at how the different sociological perspectives view these agents of
society. The three main perspectives that will be discussed are functionalism,
social conflict, and symbolic interactionism.
First Functionalism is a sociological perspective that views society as a system in which all components of society come together as a complex system to promote solidarity and stability.
A Photo of The Famous Functionalist which is Emile Durkheim
Third,
the Symbolic Interactionism Theory is a sociological perspective that believes
that society is made up of shared meanings and that social interactions are
what form society.
A Photo of Max Weber one of Sociologists that contributed to Symbolic Interactionism.
What is Society?
Society is an area where individuals interact and share
beliefs and culture. Society is also how different institutions come together
to work, and in society, there can be conflicts. So, since we are using the
discipline of sociology to discuss this blog, sociology is a systemic study of
society that examines everything that happens in society, either on a macro or
micro level. In this blog, there are going to be accounts of different
sociologists now who are sociologists? Is a person who studies all the aspects
of society and the institutions that are present in society and how they affect
society. There are famous sociologists such as Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, and
Max Weber, along with others.
Religion as a Agent of Society
"Religion,"
according to All About Religion, is a system of ideas and activities that
people follow and consider as true, such as worshiping a supreme god (All About
Religion, 2005). Religion is extremely important in society and in people's
lives. Morals, regulations, and codes found in religion serve to keep society
stable. Religion, according to functionalists, aids in the unification of
society. According to Durkheim's view of religion, society need members who
share ideals in order to be stable (New York Essays, 2021). Religion, according
to functionalists, provides meaning and purpose to life. Without religion, a
person can become disoriented, unsure of what is right and bad, and will just
believe anything is said or told to them. Religion contributes to social
cohesion and stability (Pressbooks, 2016). Religion creates societal
inequality and conflict, according to the Conflict Theory of Religion.
Religion, according to Marxists, creates social injustice and conflict. They
believe religion has a harmful impact on humans. They view religion to be an
ideology that oppresses people by compelling them to believe what the bible
says. It aids in persuading the impoverished to accept their misfortunes in
life, which leads to religiously driven animosity and violence. The Symbolic
Interactionism view on religion According to Max Weber, religion makes sense of
the universe and is utilized to provide hope to individuals by giving them a
cause for their suffering. For example, stability and order were maintained
during the period of slavery because religion provided slaves with hope and
meaning for their suffering (Pressbooks, 2016).
Religion in St. Ann
In St. Ann there are two religions that are evident those are Christianity and Rastafarianism.
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As it relates to Christianity, there are a variety of churches in St. Ann,
including Seventh-day Adventist, Pentecostal, Baptist, Church of God, Anglican,
Roman Catholic, and others. Individuals are guided by norms and regulations,
such as the bible, that are taught in these churches and religions in St. Ann,
which helps to regulate society.
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Rastafarianism, is a religion that arose in Jamaica during the 1930s. Researchers of religion characterize it as both another religious movement and a social development. There is no unified expert responsible for the development, and professionals, known as Rastafari, Rastafarians, or Rastas, are very assorted. Rastafari convictions depend on a particular understanding of the Bible. Focal is a monotheistic confidence in a solitary God, alluded to as Jah, who is considered to dwell inside every individual to some degree. Rastas accord key significance to Haile Selassie, the ruler of Ethiopia somewhere in the range of 1930 and 1974; many see him as the Second Coming of Jesus and Jah in essence, while others see him as a human prophet who completely perceived Jah's presence in each person. Bob Marley a famous reggae singer was born in St. Ann hence why this religion is evident in St. Ann (Wikipedia contributors, 2001).
The Family as an Agent of
Society
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What is the Family? The family is a group of people that are related by blood, marriage or adoption and share common ideals.
The Different Sociological Perspectives view on the Family.
According to the Functionalist, the family serves a variety of functions in society. Family members help each other socialize and provide emotional and practical support to one another. It aids in the regulation of sexual activity and sexual reproduction, as well as providing its members with a social identity. However, the family can pose a threat to society's stability and social order (Pressbooks, 2016).Marxists accept that the family adds to social disparity by supporting man-controlled society. The family can likewise be a wellspring of contention, including actual savagery and passionate mercilessness to its own individuals. Symbolic Interactionism believes that family interactions are vital because they interact on a day-to-day basis to discuss problems that may arise (Pressbooks, 2016).
The
Family in St. Ann
Family
in St. Ann is evident for individuals interact with their family’s day to day
to discuss issues and the family helps to guide children to be good citizens of
society, such as educating individuals to do the right thing and not engage in
unlawful activities and supporting individuals in their endeavors.
Education as an Agent in Society
Education
is a perspective. Education is the point at which an individual learns
information that will help them in their future. Education, as per
functionalists, serves a variety of functions in the society, including
socialization, social integration, and social placement. Education assists with
bringing down joblessness and allows individuals to be signed up for the
full-time workforce (Pressbooks, 2016).
The
Conflict Theory view on education is that it advances social imbalance by
expressing that people will be dealt with diversely due to their social
foundation. Symbolic Interactionism view Education as a device that advances
social cooperation in the school through play. Instructors' assumptions can
affect their students' academic performance; for instance, a few educators'
assumptions are as often as possible high, and when kids attempt to measure up
to these assumptions, they lose center or come up short (Pressbooks,
2016).
Education
In St. Ann
In
St. Ann, there are numerous schools ranging from early childhood to university,
and individuals attend school to obtain an education to be better citizens of
society, to help develop the labor force and better society. All these
educational institutions in St. Ann have brought fort exceptional students and
you are currently tuning in and benefiting from one of them, Shania Wollaston.
I am a product of some of these educational institutions in St. Ann.
Now
these are some photos of a number of educational institutions in St. Ann
A photo of the Ocho Rios High School
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A photo of the Marcus Garvey Technical High School
The Government as an Agent in Society
photo by: The Caribbean Journal-https://www.caribjournal.com/2016/03/12/jamaicas-new-parliament/
"The
government" is a system or group of people governing an organized
community or society. The functionalist perspective on government holds that
the public authority serves four essential capacities: arranging and
coordinating society, keeping up with peace and lawfulness, and overseeing
worldwide relations; they additionally consider the public authority to be a
way to implement standards and control struggle, as well as to keep people
associated with the democratic society in which they live. According to the
Conflict Theory, the government is a group of people who have all the power to
control the citizens and help them i.e., the government keep their wealth, and
societal structures are the result of social competing for wealth and
influence. The Symbolic Interactionism theory views the government as an entity
that interacts with society to hear the issues and concerns and try to put
policies or solutions in place to help the citizens (Lumen Learning, n.d.).
Government in St. Ann
In
St. Ann, there is a government entity that is the Jamaica Labor Party constituency
Office in the parish that serves as the government and helps citizens with
their issues and concerns and interact with the citizens to the best of their
ability. But in recent reports, there was a form of protest in the parish for
citizens voicing their concerns about the leader of the constituency, Marsha
Smith, who also represents the constituency in Parliament. The citizens were
complaining that Ms. Smith was not executing the duties and roles that she
should do as a member of Parliament. and in the video that follows you can see
the outcome of this protest (Television Jamaica, 2022).
Video by : Television Jamaica -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-pgodJ2-Sk
Health Care as an Agent in Society
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To
begin with, what is health? It is the physical, mental, and emotive welfare of
a person. Medical services, then again, is the arrangement of clinical services
to forestall, analyze, and treat medical conditions. The functionalist view on
health care for
society to run smoothly, good health and adequate medical treatment are
required. To be recognized as truly unwell and excused from their regular
duties, patients must play the "sick role." The connection between a
physician and a patient is hierarchical: the physician gives orders, and the
patient must obey them. The Conflict Theory views health care as the quality of
health and health treatment are both characterized by social inequality. People
from low-income families are more likely to become ill and receive substandard
medical treatment. Physicians have attempted to regulate the practice of
medicine and characterize societal issues as medical ones, in part to raise
their own earnings (Press Books, 2016).
Health Care in St. Ann
The Health Care Facility in St. Ann
St. Ann Regional Hospital
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In
St. Ann, there is a health care facility in the parish that administers medical
services, but based on citizens’ complaints, when they go to this medical
facility, it takes a long time to see a doctor. They also stress that in most
cases, the workers will only look at you when you are on the road to die, and
this should not be the case. They are there to help the public and ensure each
individual gets adequate medical services.
Reference
AllAboutReligion. (2005, August 9). Meaning of Religion. AllAboutReligion.Org. https://www.allaboutreligion.org/meaning-of-religion-faq.htm
Lumen Learning. (n.d.). Theoretical Perspectives on Government and Power | Introduction to Sociology. Lumen. https://courses.lumenlearning.com/sociology/chapter/theoretical-perspectives-on-government-and-power/
New York Essays. (2021, January 11). The Role of Religion in Society. https://newyorkessays.com/essay-the-role-of-religion-in-society/#:%7E:text=Religion%20is%20a%20secondary%20agent%20of%20socialisation%2C%20it,morals%20that%20help%20to%20keep%20order%20and%20consensus.
Press Books. (2016, March 25). 13.1 Sociological Perspectives on Health and Health Care – Social Problems. Pressbooks. https://open.lib.umn.edu/socialproblems/chapter/13-1-sociological-perspectives-on-health-and-health-care/
Pressbooks. (2016a, April 8). 15.2 Sociological Perspectives on the Family – Sociology. https://open.lib.umn.edu/sociology/chapter/15-2-sociological-perspectives-on-the-family/
Pressbooks. (2016b, April 8). 16.2 Sociological Perspectives on Education – Sociology. https://open.lib.umn.edu/sociology/chapter/16-2-sociological-perspectives-on-education/
Pressbooks. (2016c, April 8). 17.3 Sociological Perspectives on Religion – Sociology. https://open.lib.umn.edu/sociology/chapter/17-3-sociological-perspectives-on-religion/
Television Jamaica. (2022, February 4). JLP Supporters Want N.E St. Ann MP to Resign. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-pgodJ2-Sk
Wikipedia contributors. (2001, October 24). Rastafari. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rastafari
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ReplyDeleteShania You are a student who has high expectations. Listen, based on this blog, I have a basic understanding of sociology, as well as an understanding of the society in which they live and how sociology relates to them. The product of St. Ann's schools are teaching us about the parish of St. Ann, which is you. Also, with relation to the agents of society, the government and healthcare in the parish, those two key agents require some type of form of intervention since they are not running as they should. I agree with you on the facts you provided regarding these agents.
ReplyDeleteThis blog was so enjoyable to read that I learnt about the sociological aspects of the society's agents. I discovered what society's agents are. Now I see why these agents are so important for society; without a family, how can there be order, among the other agents of society. Thank you for letting me know about the agents in St. Ann.
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