Overview
The Sociological Perspectives of a Social Problem
The discussion for this week will focus on social problems and the three different perspectives used to view social problems.
Please respond to the following:
- Which of the three sociological perspectives (functionalism, conflict theory, or symbolic interactionism) best explains the social problems that exist in society?
- Why do you think the perspective that you chose best explains social problems?
- Using a reputable website or your local paper, find and describe something you would consider to be a social problem. After you have identified a social problem, describe the nature of the social problem, and discuss the impact that the problem has on individuals as well as society.