Compare and Contrast the Functionalist,conflict,and Feminist Positions on the Decline

question 69

Essay

Compare and contrast the functionalist,conflict,and feminist positions on the decline of the family.

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Definitions:

Elaboration Likelihood Model

A theory in social psychology that explains different ways of processing stimuli, why they are used, and their outcomes on attitude change.

Dissonance Theory

A theory that suggests people are motivated to reduce the discomfort (dissonance) caused by inconsistencies between their beliefs and their actions.

Balance Model

A theoretical framework for understanding how different elements within a system maintain a state of equilibrium or balance.

Elaboration Likelihood Model

A theory in social psychology that explains different ways of processing stimuli, why they are used, and their outcomes on attitude change, distinguishing between central and peripheral routes.