Social life can be interpreted from one of three major theoretical frameworks. Describe the major points of each framework. List at least one sociologist who has been identified with each framework

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(See the subsection of the text, "Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology.") Begin by describing symbolic interactionism, functional analysis, and the conflict perspective. A comprehensive definition of each is presented by the author. Theorists associated with symbolic interactionism include Mead, Cooley, Ogburn, Burgess, and Lock. Those associated with functional analysis include Comte, Durkheim, Spencer, Parsons, and Merton. Those associated with the conflict perspective include Marx and Coser.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Confucian patriarchy is characterized by the Rule of Three Obedience. It refers to

a. children's obedience to their fathers, their mothers and their emperor. b. women's obedience to their fathers, husbands and sons. c. men's obedience to their father, patrilineal ancestors, and emperor. d. men and women's obedience to their fathers, grandfathers, and great-grandfathers.

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War is a complex phenomenon that some people believe is an outgrowth of the human need for _________

A. Dominance B. Survival C. Aggression D. Conquest

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__________ prefer sexual partners of the opposite sex.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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