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Home Cooking: Marketing Meth

Notably, sociology entails the study of human behavior and conduct in social context, as well as predicting the possible behavior of human beings in different circumstances. Sociological terminologies and concepts attempt to integrate the realities of social life and real life circumstances that individuals encounter, in life. Further, sociology is keenly interested in studying the social structures and organizations, which facilitate and sustain peaceful and mutual coexistence of human beings; as they work together to improve their living standards. This brief write up will examine the applicability of interpersonal relationship and social trust sociological concepts in the article, as well the ways in which the terms explains the events that are evident in the article (Home Cooking: Marketing Meth).

#1 Interpersonal Relationship

An interpersonal relationship describes a connection between individuals and this connection can vary from transitory to abiding relationships. The basis of interpersonal relations may be grounded on love, business transactions that are regular, inference and solidarity among other social commitments (Cook 38). The most suitable contexts for the development of interpersonal relationships are the cultural and social situations, which demand association with other people; as human beings depend on other people to survive. Further, the contexts that facilitate and promote interpersonal relationships can range from family relations, marriage, friendships clubs, work, worship places and associate relations among others (Eisenstadt and Roniger 47). It is essential to note that interpersonal relationships are regulated and controlled by mutual agreement, customs and law. Interpersonal relationships are fundamental in the society; as they form the basis of social groups and the entire society, which supports life and maintains social harmony and peace.

Essentially, the production, distribution and sale of meth is a complex process, which cannot be handled by an individual. Therefore, the process requires a strong network of connections between people to ensure that business is run, without problems. Further, the production, sale, possession, use of meth is illegal, and people who are involved require the connections of other people who can conduct business with them (Eisenstadt and Roniger 49). Evidently, production of meth is an expensive process, and many people form groups and pool their resources to set up lab facilities, which can produce enough meth for members to consume and sell the surplus to other users (Cook 45). The nature of this business demands operating with close ties and family members sot that cooks can manage to hide their illegal activities from the authorities. In most cases, family members divide the production labor and work together to bring success to the business of meth production. The involvement of family members into an illegal business is a serious case of deviant behaviors, which demonstrate the intensity of moral decadence, in the society; as family members facilitate their counterparts to break the law.

From a broad net, there are cases of importation of meth from other countries and these transactions are achieved through a network of individuals who are connected to ensure successful distribution and sale to the local people. The entire activities and transaction are only possible through healthy interpersonal relationships, which develop mutual interactions that benefit all parties that are involved in the business of cooking and distributing meth.

#2 Social Trusts

Social trust describes a situation of a person choosing to rely on the actions and deeds of another person; the two persons focus on the future benefits of the trust (Eisenstadt and Roniger 58). Notably, the person who trusts another person surrenders the control of a situation to another person. The implication of trusting another person and surrendering control of a situation is that there are uncertainties, which can yield to risks of harm or failure in the trusting situation (Eisenstadt and Roniger 63). Essentially, trust is attributed to associations between people and human beings has the disposition to develop trust towards another person, as well as judge the possibility of trustworthiness on another party using the gut feelings (Cook 56). Further, trust can be traced in groups, in a society; as people can only live in harmony if they trust one another. Therefore, trust is an essential component of social relationships and social interactions because people relate with individuals that they can trust.

Meth production, use, sale and possession are illegal business, and such businesses cannot be conducted in the open. These businesses can only be between people who know trust one another. Notably, the business is conducted between friends, family members and acquaintances; as these are the people who have spent time together and they can trust that one individual will not betray them to the authorities. Further, the sale of imported meth is done, by people who are trusted, by the owners to handle the vast amounts of cash, which is obtained from the sale of meth. Meth attracts a lot of profit and a lot of efforts are involved in the production chain of this drug (Cook 72). Therefore, trusted people purchase the law materials and take the materials to designated points for subsequent manufacture of the drug.

In conclusion, sociological concepts can be directly applied into real life circumstances to explain the behavior and reasons, which people have for maintain certain social interactions. Social trust and interpersonal relationships are vital in maintaining mutually beneficial interactions, which benefit the entire parties that are involved in any social arrangement (Eisenstadt and Roniger 72). Drug business and production processes require rich interpersonal relationships and deep social trust, which ensure that the dealers survive the nets of law enforcers.

Works Cited

Cook, Karen. Trust in Society. New York: Russell Sage Foundation, 2003. Print.

Eisenstadt, Richard and Roniger, Luis. Patrons, Clients and Friends: Interpersonal Relations and the Structure of Trust in Society. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 1984. Print.