Here are potential responses to the homework questions: 1. An integrated approach by Giddens combines structural and social action theories. Key concepts include duality of structure, reflexivity, and structuration. Structures both enable and constrain action through recursive practices over time. 2. Marxism focuses on economic determinism and class conflict that defined 19th century industrial capitalism but may be less relevant today. Post-industrial societies are more service/knowledge based with diverse class identities. Globalization and late capitalism have blurred class boundaries. 3. Feminist sociology critiques androcentric biases in mainstream theories. It examines gender as a fundamental division of power and analyzes women's diverse experiences. Key concepts may include patri