1. Structural-Functional Approach
• A framework for building theory that sees
society as a complex system whose parts work
together to promote solidarity and stability
• Manifest Functions-The recognized and
intended consequences of any social pattern
• Latent Function – The unrecognized and
unintended consequences of any social
pattern

2. Functionalism Continued
• Social Dyfunction- Any social pattern that
might disrupt the operation of society

3. The Social-Conflict Approach
• A framework for building theory that sees
society as an arena of inequality that
generates conflict and change
• Social-conflict approach is used to look at
ongoing conflict between dominant and
disadvantaged categories of people

4. Symbolic-Interaction Approach
• A framework for building theory that sees
society as the product of the everyday
interactions of individuals
• Society is the reality people construct for
themselves as they interact with one another