Sociological theories
Write an essay response to the following question.
Different sociological theories can have various explanations for the same phenomenon.
Consider crime rates in the US. Try to think how three sociological theoriesâsymbolic interactionism, functionalist theory, and conflict theoryâwould explain the kind, distribution, or changing crime rates in the US.
In your response, make sure you have an introduction, one paragraph per theory, and a conclusion.