What is the importance of theories and theorizing in the field of sociology? What are the origins and the guiding principles of your chosen perspectives? What are some examples of how this theory has been used to explain a facet of society? How are these two perspectives similar? How are they different?

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This CR requires that you demonstrate your knowledge of sociological theories. There are multiple theories, theorists, and perspectives that are important in the field of sociology. Three of the most important sociological theories are (1) Structural Functionalism, (2) Conflict Theory, and (3) Symbolic Interactionism.

In this CR, choose two from these three that appeal to your interests and consider the following questions:

What is the importance of theories and theorizing in the field of sociology?
What are the origins and the guiding principles of your chosen perspectives?
What are some examples of how this theory has been used to explain a facet of society?
How are these two perspectives similar? How are they different?
Why did you choose these two?
Put these two theories in conversation with Mills (1959) and hooks (1991) work. What would they say about these perspectives and why? Specifically, how do these theories map against C. Wright Mill’s’ concept of embodying a sociological imagination and hooks’ work on theory as a liberatory practice? You should also feel free to use the articles you have read to inform your thinking. Be sure to cite appropriately