Introduction
Sociology sheds light on human interactions, cultures, diversity, and tolerance. The article, “Corporate social responsibility through a feminist lens: Domestic Violence and the Workplace in the 21st Century,” by Alice de Jonge, illustrates how employee family conflicts affect business. Thus, the paper examines the extent of employers’ responsibility in domestic violence, and the second is exploring ways of integrating domestic violence management into business interactions. The current paper aims to apply three sociological concepts and family system theory to the article.
Theoretical Analysis of the Article
Family System Theory
The article states that business is a significant social actor directly affected by family violence. Most organizations strive to establish ethical approaches to addressing domestic issues affecting their employees (De Jonge, 2016). The family system theory asserts that the best way to understand a family is to conceptualize it as a complex, robust, and changing collection of subsystems and family members (Hammond et al., 2021). From this lens, businesses can hire a family therapist to interact and determine which part of the system is broken and needs repair. Notably, the model determines the dysfunctional and functional dynamics of complex groups.
Labor Division and Gender Roles in a Family
The primary work issue can be understood from the sociological perspective of the division of family labor. The concept refers to the various roles that members of a family system assume (Hammond et al., 2021). The traditional arrangement where men were the primary breadwinners and women were homemakers is changing. The gender roles that required different duties for men and women have been wiped out, as many mothers are now working in various industries.
Domestic Violence
A major concern raised in the article is domestic violence, with women losing 8.0 million days of paid work due to injuries from intimate perpetrators (De Jonge, 2016). Through such statistical evidence, the article highlights the need for families and the law, encompassing federal, state, and workplace regulations governing marital relations, children, and homes. One of the proposed policies is a special leave entitlement for employees affected by domestic violence (De Jonge, 2016). The time off can help to fix the dysfunctional family or allow for a break-up and start a life away from the abusive partner.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the article presents the challenges that employers face due to employees experiencing domestic violence and an ethical approach to addressing such concerns. The family systems theory helps organizations understand complex family dynamics and the factors that contribute to dysfunctionality. Once the precipitators of the conflicts are identified and resolved, the homes can function well, and the organization can thrive.
Understanding various family dynamics, such as the changing gender roles and division of labor that now occur with women in paid jobs, can help conceptualize a specific family. The therapist’s main task is to identify the dysfunctional aspects and try to address them. If it is difficult to reach a consensus, the family laws at the workplace or state help determine the fate of domestic partners. Thus, the family systems theory offers significant insights into addressing family feuds.
References
De Jonge, A. (2016). Corporate social responsibility through a feminist lens: Domestic violence and the workplace in the 21st century. Journal of Business Ethics, 148(3), 471-487. Web.
Hammond, R., Cheney, P., & Pearsey, R. (2021). Chapter 16: Violence and Tragedies. In Sociology of the family. Free Sociology Books.