Applying the Sociological Perspectives

Use all three perspectives (functionalism, conflict and interactionism) to analyze one of the following issues: fraternities and sororities, social networking sites, or employer/employee relations.

Write a 700- to 1,050-word essay in which you complete the following:

• Give a brief introduction that identifies the issue you have chosen and why.

• Describe in three separate paragraphs how each perspective would view or explain the issue.

• Include elements of culture and how humans learn, develop, and become integrated into society.

• Provide a conclusion that discusses which perspective you think is most applicable to the issue or how the three perspectives complement one another in understanding the issue.