Structure-Functional Paradigm

Structure-Functional Paradigm- is a framework for the structure of society. The structural-functional approach tells that all parts in the society works together in order to form a harmonious, sensible and stable society. This approach sees society as a macro-level orientation. Each and every component is interrelated and it is concerns with broad patterns that shape society as a whole. Larger Social institution such as population, education, economy, government play very important roles in shaping our lives. Family is considered as the most favorable body composition of the social organization because family teach us about what is morally right and morally wrong.
Core questions: How is society held together? What are the major parts of society? How are these parts linked? What does each part do to help society work?
Social-Conflict Paradigm- assists researchers in focusing on the inequality in society. The inequalities studied often generate conflict as well as social change. These paradigms operate on a larger, macro-level. Experts credit Karl Marx as the founder of this approach. He believes that social conflict is unavoidable. It is the driving force to improve and progress to a better society. Human beings compete with one another to acquire the
maximum benefits.
Core questions: How does society divide a population? How do advantaged people protect their privileges? How do disadvantaged people challenge the system seeking change.

Symbolic-Interaction Paradigm- Tends to focus on the language and symbols that help us give meaning to the experiences in our daily life’s. As we interact with the world, we change the way we behave based on the way we interact with others. We spend time thinking about what we will do next and adjust our approach depending on how we believe others perceived us
Core questions: How do people experience society? How do people shape the reality they experience? How do behavior and meaning change from person to person and from one situation to another.
The one sociological paradigm that I can relate to the best is the symbolic-interaction approach, because.
I believe that people and experiences in my life have change the way I view this world. Growing up I thought I would end up going to school and getting my degree in Business Administration. However, it all changed when I saw one of my good friend go through the heart break of losing her daughter to Cancer. Seeing her go through the heartbreak, made me realize that I wanted to help and learn more about patients with Cancer. Without the interaction and the heartbreak of seeing my friend lose her daughter, I would have never had the will or motivation to return back to school and learn how I can help cancer
patients.
References:

Macionis, J. J. (2016). Society: The Basics. 14th Edition. Pearson Education, Inc.—New York, New York Leap, M., (2014). Sociology in a Global Perspective. SOC110. Argosy University—San Diego