Social settings-sociological perspective

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Social Settings

Of the different forms of social structure described by Durkheim, Tonnies, and Lenski, which comes closest to matching your social setting? Use the following terms in your explanation: status, role, primary group, and secondary group. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

Sociological Perspective

You are a sociologist who uses the conflict perspective to study various aspects of our society. How do you think you would interpret the practice of prostitution? Contrast this view with the functionalist perspective. Do you think your comments would differ if you took the feminist view, if so, how? Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings.

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