What Are the Differences Between the Structural Functionalist and Social

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Essay

What are the differences between the structural functionalist and social constructionist perspectives?

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Definitions:

Empathy Gap

A cognitive bias where people underestimate the influence of feeling states (like pain or hunger) in themselves or others, leading to misunderstanding or lack of empathy.

Empathy-Altruism Model

A theory suggesting that feeling empathy for someone in need can prompt altruistic behavior, aiming to help solely for the benefit of the other person.

Numerous Onlookers

The presence of a large number of observers or spectators, often referred to in contexts of public events or occurrences witnessed by many.

Ambiguous Situation

A situation where information is unclear or lacks specificity, leading to multiple interpretations.