Discuss Two Main Theoretical Perspectives on Gender Inequality-Structural Functionalism and Social-Conflict

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Essay

Discuss two main theoretical perspectives on gender inequality-structural functionalism and social-conflict theory. What are the general arguments of each perspective? What does each theory claim about gender inequality? If you were a structural functionalist, what would you say should be done, if anything, about gender inequality in Canada? As a conflict theorist, what would you say, if anything, should be done? What do you personally feel should be done regarding gender inequality in Canada?

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