society. In contrast, in latent social problem, although there is social problem, the society is not aware because it is not against the value, culture and the norms of a
certain society.
2.3.2 Social Chaos or Uncertainty Theory
There are some theories about social problems; here the writer would choose the social chaos or uncertainty theory. The history of the Social Chaos Theory began
after war. During the period of war, society especially in the United State was in chaos. All kinds of changes were going on such as urban immigration,
development of new cities, urban development and advances in development of technology. The society finds the situation chaotic as rules and regulations; they
were not able to guide society into functioning as it should. Members of society
find the new situations and conditions foreign and unfamiliar.
The lack of rules and laws to guide their daily routine had increased their confusion. Iraq after the fall of Saddam is the latest example of a chaotic and
uncertain social condition, when society is not equipped with clear rules and laws. According to Sabran http:www.jkm.gov.myjkmindex.php, January 20, 2009
there are three reasons for this situation, as follows:
1 Lack of Guidance
This situation occurs when there are no rules to guide the behavior of the society in its daily life. Therefore, society is free to act to ensure its
survival in the new surrounding. In war time, usually the condition of the
society is still unorganized and people are free to do some unusual acts.
2 Cultural Conflict
Cultural conflict occurs when a situation was created by similar behavior, but it is resulted in different reactions and actions from the society. Under
this perception, an individual who follows one set of rules is punished under a different set of rules. As an example, the culture of immigrants
often clashes with the rules and law of the adopted nation. Thus, this group
will often run violating with the rules of their new home.
3 Breakdown
This situation occurs when the existing rules and laws could no longer guarantee the safety and well-being of the society. The group who breaks
the law may face inappropriate punishment. The consequences from the chaos theory are terrifying as they can destroy an individual or society.
The frustration arising from a life without guidance, cultural conflict and breakdown of laws can bring several social problems such as drug abuse,
murders, kidnapping and suicides. Subsequently, the problems can cause the
paralysis and
destruction of
the society
http:www.jkm.gov.myjkmindex.php, January 20, 2009.
Based on the above explanation, social chaos theory explains the involvement of an individual and a group in social problems. Proponents of the
theory espouse that social problems exist because of the failure of regulations to function well and effectively.
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