Theoretical Perspectives Review

Which theory emphasizes the importance of power in society?

• Functionalist Theory
• Conflict Theory
• Symbolic Interactionist Theory

Which perspective sees society as a bunch of parts working together for the good of the whole?

• Functionalist Theory
• Conflict Theory
• Symbolic Interactionist Theory

Which perspective would see this cartoon as a necessary part of society to encourage people to work hard and make society function correctly?

• Functionalist Theory
• Conflict Theory
• Symbolic Interactionist Theory

Which perspective would be interested in how the rich family interacts versus how the poor family interacts and how the poor family and the rich family would interact with each other?

• Functionalist Theory
• Conflict Theory
• Symbolic Interactionist Theory

Since Jane Addams and Karl Marx were concerned with the inequality of social classes and W.E.B. DuBois was concerned with the inequality of race, which perspective did they favor?

• Functionalist Theory
• Conflict Theory
• Symbolic Interactionist Theory

Which perspective would see this cartoon as one of the many problems with society that we continue to allow to happen by teaching our kids to accept the unequal status quo?

• Functionalist Theory
• Conflict Theory
• Symbolic Interactionist Theory

Which term refers to the unintended and unrecognized consequences of an aspect of society?

• Manifest Function
• Latent Function
• Social Structure
• Social Dysfunction

Which term refers to the intended and recognized consequences of an aspect of society?

• Manifest Function
• Latent Function
• Social Structure
• Social Dysfunction

Which perspective do you think Ms. Belcher favors? (It will mark it right regardless. Remind me to tell you the actual right answer.)

• Functionalist
• Conflict
• Symbolic Interactionist

Which theory fits YOUR perspective and approach to society best?

• Functionalist Theory
• Conflict Theory
• Symbolic Interactionist Theory