Pick 2 of the following questions about sociology answer in your own words

Answer two (2) questions, three (3) pages each question. Please double space, 12” Times New Roman font, WORD document. Number your pages. Proof to avoid grammatical and spelling errors.

This is a test, answer in your own words, and do not use outside resources.

1. The functionalist theory assumes that people are compensated (economically) fairly for the amount of time, energy and skills they put into their jobs. What criticisms could one make about this view?
2. What are “social institutions” and how do the three major theoretical perspectives explain institutions? How can marriage and family be understood sociologically based on the above views?
3. What are the areas of social change in our society? What theoretical explanations of modernism are presented in your readings? Explain which you support.