Write an essay about Functionalists and Conflict Theory
This is an essay which means you should NOT number your
responses. Functionalists and Conflict Theory. A bibliography is not necessary. But make sure its clear which sources
you are using in your paper. Do not use material or sources outside of class.
Discuss the Functionalists arguments for: 1) explaining why there is economic
inequality in society, and 2) the function of education in society.
Then, critique the Functionalists arguments using Conflict Theory. Include: 1)
the ways in which Conflict Theorists explanations for economic inequality
differ from the Functionalists, and 2) the ways in which the Conflict Theorists
arguments about the role of education in society differ from the
Functionalists.
Be sure to use examples to help you explain both theories. Your paper must
have a total of four sources that youre using as examples (see below). The
Parsons, Turner, and Bowles & Gintis readings do not count as sources. You can
use them
but they dont count as part of the four sources.
? You must use the Wilcox article and Lareau book as two sources for examples. Be
specific in your discussion of the research by Wilcox and Lareau, which means
both summarizing their work and using direct quotes. For all direct quotes, you
must explain the meaning in your own words (do not assume we know how
youre using the quotes). Proper citation rules apply for direct quotes for
example, in parentheses (authors last name, year published, page number).
? You must also use examples from two additional sources. You can draw from
examples given in lecture, your investigative assignment, videos shown in class,
other class readings, and your own personal experiences.
An A paper is one that accurately discusses all the main points by the Functionalists
and Conflict Theorists in response to the above prompt, uses appropriate examples
from four sources to support the discussion of both theories, and is clear and
coherent.
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