Theoretical Perspective Essay

 The text discusses “Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology” in Chapter 2.  As a student, you sociologically view the world in a particular way. Do  you see society as a system where all the various parts work together  to keep the system functioning smoothly (structural functionalism), or  do you see society as a place where various groups are struggling for  power and influence in competition with other groups (conflict theory)?  Perhaps you see the world primarily as a place that is about  relationships between people and how people understand each other and  understand what is expected of them in different situations (symbolic  interactionism).