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Could you please help me understand critical theory? What is it and what does it entail? Also, do you know how I would apply it to family therapy?

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In this solution, I am going to explain to you what a critical theory is. Basically a critical theory is a theory that does not only explains social phenomenon but explores the problems that the phenomenon entails and provides solutions based on the data and validated information that the theory, on application uncovers. There are a number of critical theories in place and in sociology, an example of a critical theory is also a key sociological perspectives. This is the Social conflict theory that has its origins from the work of Karl Marx. For more on Critical ...

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