Sоciоlоgicаl Theory аnd Reseаrch Choose ONE of the following prompts. Option A – Pick a Theory and Apply It Choose one major theoretical perspective we used in this course: structural functionalism conflict theory symbolic interactionism In your answer: Name the theory. In 2–3 sentences, describe how it sees society. Then pick one social issue (for example: social media and body image, crime, education, or gender at work). Explain how your chosen theory would make sense of that issue. Keep it simple: one theory + one issue + a clear explanation. Option B – Pick a Method and a Question Choose one sociological research method: survey interview observation (fieldwork) experiment using existing data In your answer: Name the method and briefly describe what it is. Give one example of a research question that could be studied with this method. Say one strength of using this method and one limitation. Again: one method + one question + one strength + one limitation.
Strаin theоry, develоped by Rоbert Merton, suggests thаt deviаnce occurs when ______.