Author Question: Analyze the issue of homosexuality from functionalist and conflict perspectives. Which do you think ... (Read 82 times)

scienceeasy · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

Analyze the issue of homosexuality from functionalist and conflict perspectives. Which do you think explains the current situation? Use examples to support your claims.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

What are some rules for avoiding poverty and also for developing a more financially secure life? How does the practical, empirically informed advice in the text match up with conflict theory?

What will be an ideal response?

Bigfoot1984 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The ideal answer should include:

Outline the conflict perspective in general.
Outline the functionalist perspective in general.
Apply the tenets of these perspectives to homosexuality in the United States.
Use examples to argue for the utility of one perspective over the other.

Answer to Question 2

The ideal answer should include:
Note the three rules to avoiding poverty: 1) Finish high school; 2) Get married before you have your first child; 3) Don't have a child until after you reach the age of 20 .
Note the four rules to developing a more financially secure life: 1) Go to college; 2) Stay married; 3) Avoid the misuse of drugs, including alcohol; 4) Avoid credit card debt.
Apply and analyze conflict theory with respect to the above findings.