Apply the concepts of ethnocentrism and cultural relativism to your own perceptions and interactions. Apply the basic ideas and focus of the following three major theoretical perspectives: the structural-functional paradigm, the conflict paradigm, and the

Instructional Objectives for this activity:

  • Apply the concepts of ethnocentrism and cultural relativism to your own perceptions and interactions.
  • Apply the basic ideas and focus of the following three major theoretical perspectives: the structural-functional paradigm, the conflict paradigm, and the symbolic interaction paradigm.

Our book talks about the globalization of capitalism. That is, often the systems used within dominant cultures “spread” to other areas of the world. Conversely, opposing systems can work their way into dominant cultures as well. When thinking about the United States, do we trend toward being a capitalist society or are we based on socialism?

Using your textbook and additional resources for background, address all prompts on the worksheet. Be certain to use functionalism in your analysis. Please note that your grade will be based on the content of your work as well as on  spelling, grammar, and presentation.

 

You will find some additional resources to help with this assignment in the Webliography section of this course. There is a guide to APA style, a link to help you in writing a research paper, links for researching your topic, and additional help on the theoretical perspectives. You may want to use these resources, but do not restrict yourself to these resources.

The worksheet should be double-spaced and in a regular font and size.

 

Reference

Henslin, J. M. (2015) Essentials of Sociology, 11th edition. Boston, MA: Pearson.

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