Theoretical Perspectives Of Sociology

Society orders itself by multiple different theories, which often causes conflict with one another. They are abundant theories used to study social problems, to help comprehend society better. Theoretical perspectives used by sociologists to study social problems by society, are the structural-functionalist perspective, the conflict perspective, and the symbolic interactionism. These prospective are used to analyze society at different levels and point of view.

According to functionalism, society is a system of interconnected parts that work together in harmony to maintain a state of balance and social equilibrium for the whole. This perspective believes society functions like a organism in a human body; everything must function correctly for the human body to function. The strength of this perspective shows how each of the parts of society correspond with each contributing to the well-being of society. It provides a very harmonious view of society and the family. The weakness of functionalist approach is too optimistic. It suggests that family life is always good and happy. Cheal (2002)Sociology of Family Life claims that functional relationships can easily slip into damaging relationships.

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These sociologist see society as an area of social class.; for example, factors such as race, sex, class, and age are linked to social inequality. The wealthy vs poor the struggle between groups in society over scarce resources. The strength of the conflict approach is that societies are always in a battle over power to control the norms, values and resources. Money is an perfect example of how society lets it place value over someone social class, which is Its weakness, there is little focus on social stability and shared value. Many sociologists have become activists for change in societal