Give an example of what is meant by the societal or systemic roots of a problem. Give an example of a problem that looks on the surface as if it was a personal problem but when looked at closer it appears to have societal or system roots. (You can use the one in the book.) Why is it necessary to search for the societal or systemic roots of a person's problem?

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The Answer is In the example presented in the text, it was suggested that the tension between the roommates might have stemmed from a work place that was too demanding or pressured. Perhaps a change of job or a change in the work-place demands would improve the relationship between the roommates. Until then, the tension might persist. Even if we'd switched roommates, perhaps the job related tension would manifest itself by excessive drinking or absenteeism. If there was discrimination towards certain people in that workplace or if the job requirements were unrealistic, many workers will experience tensions on the job that they are likely to take home and work out through family friction, alcohol abuse, etc. It is important to search for the societal or systemic roots of a problem because by ignoring the underlying source of a problem more and more people are hurt and then they are in need of our services.

Give an Example of What Is Meant by the Societal