Explain The Three Sociological Perspectives

1) The three sociological perspectives are structural functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism. Structural functionalism is a paradigm based on the assumption that society is a unified whole that functions because of the contributions of its separate structures (Ferris 20). Emile Durkheim believed that there were two types of solidarity; mechanical solidarity where societies bonded over culture (family, experiences beliefs), and organic solidarity which was a society bonding around a job. This perspective is viewed as a macro-sociological theory because it focuses on the larger picture. Structural functionalism is the interdependence of the societies and their ability to influence one another. Conflict theory sees social

It is also referred as Marxism because he proposed the idea that the bottom working class must work harder to provide for their family and are less likely to revolt against the working conditions while the higher class enjoy the luxury of getting rich without much labor. It is approached at a macro-sociological level because it is seen as a big picture. The last sociological perspective is symbolic interactionism; it sees interaction and meaning as central to society and assumes that meanings are not inherent but are created through interaction (Ferris 27). Symbolic interactionalism helps us understand our individual personalities and how we’re tied together. George Herbert Mead was one of the any contributors to this perspective. He proposed that the development and meanings we assign to everyday objects is fundamental to social processes, which includes language. Language is fundamental for humans to be able to socialize and create a community. This perspective is a micro-sociological theory because it breaks down the community into individuals rather than entire