Title: Understanding the Major Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology Introduction Sociology is the study of human society and social behavior, and it encompasses a wide range of topics such as culture, social interaction, social structures, and social change. In

This week, you read about the major theoretical perspectives in sociology (functionalist, conflict, feminist, queer, and symbolic interactionist).
Write an essay defining and interpreting each perspective. Paraphrase each perspective, using your textbook as a resource. Do not copy the definitions from the text, but rather paraphrase in your own words and provide citations in APA Style where necessary. Additionally, briefly explain the importance of the perspectives to the field of sociology.
Your paper should be 1–2 pages in length. Compose your paper in APA Style with a title page, introduction, conclusion, and reference list. Cite at least one scholarly reference in APA Style.
Points Possible: 40
Due: Submit by 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time) at the end of Week 1.
Your textbook reference, in APA format, is as follows:
In the references section: Schaefer, R. (2019). Sociology: A brief introduction (13th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
In-text citation: (Schaefer, 2019)