Posted: November 9th, 2015

Social problems

Social problems

1.Many colleges are beginning to offer Internet classes. What is the manifest function of an Internet college class? What would be some latent functions of taking an internet college class? What might be some dysfunctions of taking an Internet college class instead of a class in a regular classroom?

2.Choose an institution in American society and identify two social problems associated with this institution. For one of the social problems, describe a possible cause of and solution to the problem from the “social pathology model. For the other social problem, describe a possible cause of and solution to the problem from the “social disorganization model.

3.Explain the similarities and differences between contemporary Marxist conflict theory and non-Marxist conflict theory. Then choose a social problem and discuss possible explanations of the problem from each conflict perspective (Marxist and non-Marxist). Conclude by explaining which perspective you think is most useful for understanding the social problem you selected and justify your response.

4.Explain the differences among the three major theoretical perspectives in sociology (structural-functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism) in their view of

(a) society, (b) individuals, (c) the causes of social problems, and (d) social policies or solutions for social problems.

5.From each of the three major theoretical perspectives (structural-functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism) explain how mass media might contribute to social problems.

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