Drawing on your readings from the article by Chris Hunter “Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology” and chapters 1 & 3 from the textbook answer the following questions in an essay format: Sociology researches social issues through the use of theoretical frameworks. Examine the news and pick a controversial news story about a big social issue. Consider what different questions a sociologist researching this topic might ask if they were investigating this issue from a conflict versus functionalist versus symbolic interactionist perspective. How might these differing approaches work together to build a deeper sociological understanding of the issue?
Important note: Make sure that you discuss the arguments of each theory.

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