What are sociology's three major theoretical approaches? Describe each one. Apply each to a problem of your choice and show the type of insights each approach provides

What will be an ideal response?


• The structural-functional approach is a theoretical framework that sees society as a system of many interrelated parts known as social institutions.
• The social-conflict and feminist approach uses a theoretical framework that sees society as divided by inequality and conflict.
• The symbolic-interaction approach is a theoretical framework that sees society as the product of individuals interacting with one another.

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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