What image of society is held by the three major theoretical approaches? What core questions does each approach ask? Which of the three approaches strikes you as the most useful? Why? Solution The three major theoretical approaches:- 1) Symbolic interactionism 2) Conflict Theory 3) Functionalism Explanation:- 1) Symbolic interactionism:- emphasises on the language and symbols that help us to give meaning to the experiences in our life. It is basically slices of society. It is distinctive approach to the study of human life and human conduct. 2) Conflict Theory:- This theory argues that individuals and groups i.e., social classes within society have different amounts of material and non-material resources (such as the wealthy vs. the poor) and that the more powerful groups use their dominance and power in order to exploit groups with less power. 3) Functionalism:-This theory focuses how everyone take a part in society, how is the behaviour of the people in the society. It shows the social ethics of an individual. It distinguishes between good and bad..