Structural Functionalism and Roe v. Wade

According to structural functionalism, society is a stable system made up of interconnected pieces that all have a specific function. A change in the legislation, like the overturning of Roe v. Wade, may be an attempt to reaffirm or realign social institutions and norms.

Based on this viewpoint, the reversal of Roe v. Wade might be seen as an attempt to re establish a conventional moral order by governing institutions including the legal system, politics, and religion. The social idea is impacted by this adjustment in multiple ways.:

• The Supreme Court acted to reflect moral values favored by influential conservative groups.
• Religious and political institutions collaborated to shift the legal structure toward anti-abortion positions.
• The result created societal disruption, leading to protests and increased activism, indicating functional imbalance.
• The law serves as a mechanism for societal regulation, shaping behavior and social norms.
• Abortion rights became a symbolic issue tied to gender roles, family structures, and community values.

This lens helps us understand how legal systems maintain or disrupt social equilibrium, and how different segments of society react when this balance is challenged.