Question

1. describe how the three theoretical frameworks of sociology - the structural - functional approach, the social - conflict approach (conflict theory), and the symbolic - interaction approach - view social structure.

2.3.2 study: visions of society
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structural - functional approach:
social - conflict approach (conflict theory):
symbolic - interaction approach:

Explanation:

The structural - functional approach views society as a complex system with interrelated parts that work together to maintain stability and social order. Each part has a function that contributes to the whole. The social - conflict approach sees society as characterized by inequality and conflict between different groups (such as classes) over resources and power. Symbolic - interaction approach focuses on the meanings and symbols that people create and use in their daily interactions, and how these shape social reality and social structure.

Answer:

Structural - functional approach: Views society as a system of interrelated parts maintaining stability.
Social - conflict approach (conflict theory): Sees society as marked by inequality and group conflict.
Symbolic - interaction approach: Focuses on meanings and symbols in daily interactions shaping social structure.