SO115D Assignment 8 SO115Essentials of Sociology

TOPIC: Utilizing information provided by your text regarding the three theoretical positions (structural-functionalism, conflict theory, and the symbolic-interactionist perspective) on the sociology of religion, write an essay, following the instructions above. First, summarize each of the three perspectives. Then, compare and contrast the basic underlying assumptions of each position.

Note: There is no absolute “right answer” to this essay. It’s up to you to apply your critical thinking to the author’s argument. It’s up to you to decide whether or not the author of the essay has successfully supported her thesis.