The way inequalities contribute to social differences and perpetuate differences in power
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Watch the following video for an overview of each of the sociological paradigms.
https://youtu.be/DbTt_ySTjaY
First, the video introduces major sociological theories in general terms, then gives an overview of structural-functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism. Structural functionalism views society as an organism in which the various parts, or social structures, fulfill certain functions to meet the needs of the society. Conflict theory imagines society as a struggle for scarce resources and focuses on the conflicts created by competition and power differences. Conflict theory includes sub-categories such as class conflict theory, race conflict theory, and gender conflict theory. Symbolic interactionism focuses more on individuals and the shared reality that people create through their own experiences.
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A _________ in sociology, is a proposed explanation about social interactions or society.
Theory
