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Question: A minimum of 100 words each question and References (questions #1-5) keep question with answer

1. Explain the functionalist, conflict, and symbolic interactionist perspectives about the family institution. What are some of the similarities? Which perspective do you identify with and why? Does this perspective best explain the family institution overall? Explain your answer.

2. After reviewing the data in the 2010 and 2016 "Status and Trends in the Education of Racial and Ethnic Groups" reports, describe one trend about these racial/ethnic groups that stood out to you. Explain if this trend surprises you or not. Compare and contrast the trend data in the "Student Behaviors" section of the reports: What data categories were similar? Which categories were different or additional between the reports? How can this data be used to alleviate social problems in this population?

3. According to Verstegen (2015), public education is not equitable and does not provide an equal opportunity to all children and youths. How can public school funding help close the opportunity gap?

4. What are characteristics, strengths and weaknesses of capitalist economies? Socialist economies? Mixed economies? Explain how economic conditions contribute to class stratification.

5. What are the differences between the power elite model and the pluralist models? What does research suggest about these models? Provide a possible strategies to reduce power inequalities on a national or global scale.