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ft , Social Problems. SOCI-1040-F90 Course Home Content Communication Course WorkCourse Tools Library TEST ONE (Soc Perspective& Resarch) Time Limit: 1:2000 Time Left:0:46:26 Shelby Secrest: Attempt 1 Question 36 (1 point) 3 of 50 questions saved Individual members played a role in the overall functioning of the gang that Sudhir Venkatesh studied in Chicago. In addition, the gang operated as a system, with a structure not unlike corporate America. If a gang member or aspect of the system did not perform its function, there were problems Page 1: From which sociological theoretical perspective are the above observations? O a) conflict theorlst Question 34 Saved O b) structural functionalist 8 WERTYU F G

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Option b is the correct answer. According to functionalism, society is a system of interconnected parts that work together in harmony to maintain a state of balance and social equilibrium for the whole. If a member of gang is not performing it's function then there may be a problem.

Symbolic interactionism is a school of thought in sociology that explains social behavior in terms of how people interact with each other via symbols.

Conflict theories are perspectives in sociology and social psychology that emphasize a materialist interpretation of history, dialectical method of analysis, a critical stance toward existing social arrangements, and political program of revolution or, at least, reform.

Feminism is a range of political movements, ideologies, and social movements that share a common goal.

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