Question

Apply each of the 3 main sociological theories to “Work and Economy” and how would a theorist from each perspective (structural functionalist, conflict, symbolic interactionist) view this social problem?

Answer 1

A structural fu nationalist would view the two factors, work and economy as the two necdesaary tools/building blocks of an organism called the society. Structural functionalists belive that the parts of a society work together to form stability and security.

A conflict theorists would view these two forces as quest for balance of power, and their being a constant state of Flux, which needs to be leveled by the help of dominant forces and power to help reach a common consensus.

A symbol interaction perspective would view these two as components as necessary interpretative symbols which helps shape societal perspective and understand and facilitate behavior and understanding within humans, to interact as one should in work to survive inthe economy.