Test bank for new society 8th canadian edition by brym

Briefly explain the difference in focus between them.. ANSWER: Functionalism focuses on how balance and equilibrium is established in society to create social stability.. Conflict theory

focus. Briefly explain the difference in focus between them

ANSWER:  Functionalism focuses on how balance and equilibrium is established in society to create social

stability. Conflict theory focuses on conflict between groups in society and on social problems such asinequality

112. Briefly explain the four main features of symbolic interactionism

ANSWER:  Symbolic interactionism focuses on face-to-face interaction in microlevel social settings. It emphasizes

the subjective meanings people attach to their social circumstances and stresses that people help tocreate their social circumstances. This perspective helps to validate unpopular and unofficialviewpoints, thus increasing our understanding and tolerance of people who may be different from us