become familiar with the three major sociological perspectives because you will be asked to use them repeatedly throughout the course. Try to think of these theoretical perspectives, not as true or false, but as useful or less useful towards explaining a particular circumstance. You can think of them like lenses. You would not use a microscope to look at stars, nor would you use a telescope to look at tissue samples. Each of these perspectives offers unique insights.
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 that includes discussion about the following objectives or topics:
Give a brief introduction paragraph that identifies the topic you have chosen and why.
Describe in three separate body paragraphs how each perspective would view or explain the issue.
Include in your analysis elements of culture and how humans learn, develop, and become integrated into society.
Provide a conclusion paragraph that summarizes the main points of the paper and discusses which perspective you think is most applicable to the issue or how the three perspectives complement one another in understanding the issue.
Format your essay consistent with APA guidelines.
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Organization: your essay should include an introduction paragraph, body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph