Module 4soc 317: Professor Durant Southern New Hampshire Uni

Module 4SOC 317: Professor Durant Southern New Hampshire University 01:43:56 GMT -05:00The viewpoint of functionalism is that the family mealtime focuses on changingschedules that were once that to be conventional mealtime. The theory suggests that the family meal can be beneficial for the whole family. When looking at a family meal it is pictured as a family sitting around the table with a meal where the mom spent the day cooking eating and talking. It is thought to have benefits such as lowering the rate of depression, anxiety the misuse of substances, and self-esteem. (Anderson,2020) It is thought nowadays there is a disconnect where the family is unable to share a family meal due to differing family schedules. It is thought to have negative affects such as depression, anxiety, enhances use of substances abuse, and eating disorders. (Anderson,2020)The viewpoint of Symbolic Interaction investigates the metaphorical meaning of food and communication amongst family. In society the family meal is portrayed as a necessary part of health and social interactions. Symbolic Interactions investigates the connection between the family meal, communication, and how technology alters communication during family meals. (Harrison, etal,2015) The “Remaining solid with family feasts” a