Have to answer this sociology question for class, what do you think?
2007-02-19 09:57:03 · 11 answers · asked by NK 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, they survive, but as 7 of 9 said, mere survival is insufficient. They will always be a little off.
2007-02-19 10:02:20 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suggest start with the meaning of survival, as this is very subjective.
There was a case of a criminal in the days of transportation who was tethered to a tree on a small island off the coast of Australia. People would row past and throw him scraps of offal for food. That was his only contact with humanity. After two years he was released, but had gone insane during this time so ended up confined anyway.
Clearly he survived physically, but mentally (and probably emotionally) he did not.
I am not sure of the exact details of this case because it was a long time ago but if you can find it it would serve as a great example in your study.
Also maybe consider Charles Bronson. He has spent most of his adult life in solitary confinement in British jails. I read his book. He has done some crazy stuff but has certainly survived. However, he did find an admirer, and married in prison so I guess the emotional support is there.
There are also those who dedicate their lives to one faith or another and live in solitary...
... anyway good luck, and thanks for reaching out, dude, lol!
2007-02-19 11:04:37 · answer #2 · answered by Cale 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now then, why ask this question in Sociology? Hmm.
Answer number one is physically, of course a person could survive.
Answer number two is that sociology has a vested interest in propounding explanations emphasising the role of society in influencing the individual and so any classic answer will be a version of "yes, and this is why"
Possibly the key to this is in defining "survival"
2007-02-19 10:05:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person can survive if they never had this support to begin with so they automatically deal with life without it.
If they have had this support and it is suddenly, for some reason, taken away they might sink to the depths of despair and cease to function or they might feel very independent and strong enough to go on with their lives hoping they will find this again. Every individual reacts differently depending upon their personal experience.
2007-02-19 10:08:31 · answer #4 · answered by madisonian51 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. By substitution. (for sociology i should add an "ism" at the end of that)
- You can believe that there is someone out there (possibly God) that truely loves you but whom you have not found yet.
- You can fabricate the support in your mind. Mere observation of the disconnected world going on about you becomes satisfying.
- You can realize that you are the center of the universe. Your overwhelling presence of self worth will attract many.
2007-02-19 10:18:25 · answer #5 · answered by anonEmouse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a person can. Most humans, however, are social creatures and most need recognition of their fellow humans, be it a football fan or a z-list celeb. In a society where control from the centre is very much in vogue (well, with this government, anyway) people become conditioned to believing they need to rely on somebody or something. Individuality is disappearing fast and this does not bode well for entrepreneurial countries such as ours. You ask how? In my view, belief in oneself is the predominant prerequisit. Thus, you won't need a god to excuse you when you make a mistake. That, of course, leads on to a different area and I don't want to write your thesis for you!!
2007-02-23 01:38:54 · answer #6 · answered by michael w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Physically survive? Yes. Emotionally survive? Probably not well. Human beings, like some other animals, are social and need the contact of others. Without it, we do not tend to do very well.
2007-02-19 10:08:12 · answer #7 · answered by pugmo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
By becoming a hardened cold person who will do anything it takes to survive. You can survive but not in a healthy way. You will survive but not fully live.
2007-02-19 10:07:49 · answer #8 · answered by Rosie the Riviter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people have--and have lived long lives. Some have been the rich eccentric type, others have been indigent, and lived off the land in a tent. People don't always need other people telling them what to do--some people have had it with that, and enjoy the peace and privacy.
2007-02-19 10:01:55 · answer #9 · answered by Holiday Magic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maslow theory is a good one to look up see what he writes about such stuff .. check out the link
look up love belonging and social needs ...
2007-02-19 10:10:08 · answer #10 · answered by jizzumonkey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋