Compare and contrast the conflict and symbolic interactionist approach to race and racism. Provide a brief explanation for why the functionalist approach is difficult to apply to racism.
What will be an ideal response?
Conflict approach: If a powerful group defines itself as "better" than another group, then the unequal treatment and distribution of resources can be rationalized as acceptable--or even "natural." Symbolic interactionist: discuss characteristics of minorities, stigma, and mixed contacts. Functionalist: Racism cannot be positively functional for a community or society because by definition, it marginalizes some members of the group.
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