SOC 100 Week 3 Sociological Perspectives and Social Groups Worksheet

Sociological Perspectives and Social Groups Worksheet: Sociologists use three main sociological perspectives to view different aspects of social life. In this assignment, you apply the three sociological perspectives to the concepts of marriage, family, education, and religion. You also differentiate between types of social groups to better understand how these groups function in society.

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Sociological Perspectives and Social Groups Worksheet

Part 1

Complete the following table by describing how each sociological perspective views each concept. Each response should be 25 to 40 words.

Perspective
Marriage
Family
Education
Religion
Functionalist

Conflict

Symbolic Interactionist

Part 2

Respond to the following in 50 to 75 words each:

Describe the characteristics of primary and secondary groups, and how these groups function in society.

Explain the main differences between primary and secondary groups.

Describe the different aspects of group dynamics that influence social groups.