Sociology 101 pages 11-15 “Sociological Theory”
1. Define a theory
2. Outline the main points of the “Structural-Functional” approach. (make sure you include social pathology theory
as well as social disorganization theory) (also know the difference between manifest functions vs. latent functions)
3. Outline the main points of the “Social-Conflict” approach. (make sure you include and understanding of the
Marxist Theory vs. Multicultural Theory)
4. Outline the main points of the “Feminist” approach.
5. Outline the main points of the “Symbolic-Interaction” approach. (make sure you include and understanding of the
Learning Theory vs. Labeling Theory)
Application of understanding of the “Sociological Theories.”
Now come up with a social problem other than the ones used as examples in your book. Then apply your example
to ONE of the four theories.
a. Structural-Functional
b. Social-Conflict
c. Feminist
d. Symbolic-Interaction