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    The document summarizes key principles of social exchange theory according to Ritzer and Stepnisky, and discusses how social exchange theory cannot fully explain Jesus' sacrifice or his relationship with followers. It also notes how feminist theory can help understand social problems faced by women by promoting gender equality and women's rights.

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    The document summarizes key principles of social exchange theory according to Ritzer and Stepnisky, and discusses how social exchange theory cannot fully explain Jesus' sacrifice or his relationship with followers. It also notes how feminist theory can help understand social problems faced by women by promoting gender equality and women's rights.

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    Main Principles of Social Exchange Theory According to Ritzer and Stepnisky

    The primary principles of the social exchange theory are; costs and rewards of the action,

    relationship, or decisions. Human beings make decisions, take action, or commit to relation

    foreseeing the costs and reward with it. People are pleased when they receive more rewards

    through an action, relationship, or a decision than the costs of them. However, if the people

    receive fewer rewards than expected, they end relations, revert their actions or take back their

    decisions. Therefore, according to the theory of social exchange, a person measures the cost of

    social interaction (negative outcome) with the rewards of the same social interactions (positive

    outcome) (Ritzer & Stepnisky, 2021). The rewards can be in various forms such as; material like

    money, services, or time; or they can be in the form of respect, pride, happiness, shame, fear, or

    power.

    Another principle of social exchange theory is; people look for equality in their relations.

    They want themselves to be treated in the similar way they treat others.

    Exchange Theory and Jesus’ Ultimate Sacrifice for Us

    Social exchange theory could never explain Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice for the human race.

    Jesus’ relation with his followers can not be explained since his love for his was unconditional.

    His intellect was far beyond humans and humans could never comprehend it. He never measures

    the positive and the negative outcomes of his relationship with his followers, but always kept

    caring for them, loved them unconditionally, and treated them well when Jesus himself was

    treated unfairly by the human race. Jesus, despite any hardships, never abandoned his people, he

    kept guiding them, kept warning them, and kept loving them. Jesus was selfless, and unlike one
    of the principles of social exchange theory, he never demanded equality in his relationship with

    his followers.

    Feminist Theory and Social Problem Women Face

    Since feminist theory deals with the understanding of gender inequality and the

    promotion of women’s rights, it can be used to understand the social issues faced by women.

    Social issues such as harassment and unequal job opportunities can be highlighted and can easily

    be solved through the feminist theory by applying its principles, such as; defending their right of

    being respected and being equally treated like men in workplaces or offices.
    References:

    Ritzer, G., & Stepnisky, J. (2021). Sociological Theory.

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