The Four Sociological Explanations Of Racial-Ethnic Inequality
Four Sociological Explanations of Racial-ethnic Inequality
Micki Brisbin
I had a hard time deciding which one to be the most persuasive so I decided to first talk a little about each one, and then maybe I could decide which one I thought was the most persuasive.
Functionalist – those who criticize immigrations for not becoming Americanized quickly enough reflect a functionalist view of racial-ethnic relationship. To work harmoniously, newcomers must assimilate by adapting the dominant groups value, goals, and especially, language. Otherwise, the society will experience discord and conflict. This means you either conform to their ways or there is a price to pay.
Conflict – see ongoing strife between dominant and minority groups. Dominant
Micki Brisbin
I had a hard time deciding which one to be the most persuasive so I decided to first talk a little about each one, and then maybe I could decide which one I thought was the most persuasive.
Functionalist – those who criticize immigrations for not becoming Americanized quickly enough reflect a functionalist view of racial-ethnic relationship. To work harmoniously, newcomers must assimilate by adapting the dominant groups value, goals, and especially, language. Otherwise, the society will experience discord and conflict. This means you either conform to their ways or there is a price to pay.
Conflict – see ongoing strife between dominant and minority groups. Dominant