Sociology - Discuss the different approaches of the functionalist

Sociology

1. Discuss the different approaches of the functionalist and conflict perspectives on social inequality.  Why do functionalists believe inequality is not a problem, where conflict theorists believe inequality is a problem for society?

2. Describe how race is a social construct rather than a biological concept.  Use course materials to support your answer.  Included in your answer should be some discussion of legal and social shifts with respect to racial ideology over time.

3. How is population connected to economic development?  What possibilities for human population into the future are possible?  If economic security becomes widespread throughout the world, what do you think would happen to human population?  Defend your answer using information from class materials.