Compare and Contrast the Conflict and Symbolic Interactionist Approach to Race

question 52

Essay

Compare and contrast the conflict and symbolic interactionist approach to race and racism.Provide a brief explanation for why the functionalist approach is difficult to apply to racism.

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Definitions:

Moral Judgments

are evaluations or beliefs regarding the rightness or wrongness of actions, based on a set of ethical principles or moral standards.

Oppositional

Characterized by resistance or dissent; standing in opposition against something.

Justice

The concept of fairness and the administration of the law to ensure fair treatment and due punishment for wrongdoings.

Social Role

The part individuals play as members of a social group, with each role having its own set of behaviors, attitudes, and expectations.