Compare functionalism and conflict theory

Aim: Develop skills in producing, sustaining, and coherently presenting a written and persuasive rgument, using evidence from academic and other sources.
In writing your argument, you must use a minimum of 8 references, 6 of which are peer reviewed (Se Study Guide for more information).
You will need to.formulate the argument as an essay with an introduction, body, and conclusion. You M ‘ST refer to at least one of the theories discussed in this course. You will need to use Harvard in-text referencing (Last lame, year, page number), and you will need to include a References List in alphabetical order (not bulleted or numb red). See Rubric on Canvas for more details.
Choose ONE question from the following:

1. Compare functionalism and conflict theory. How would the two differ in their understanding of inequality? Provide examples from contemporary society. 2. According to Weber, bureaucracy is a form of organization superior to all others. Do you agree? Discuss in relation to modern Australian society. 3. Has the reconciliation movement been effective in addressing the practical (law/policy) and cultural and symbolic features of social disadvantage faced by Indigenous Australians? 4. How will increasing migration change the eihnic and cultural mix in Australia? Discuss using one or more theories introduced in this course. 5. Pre-industrial revolution, families were held together by necessity, each person contributing to the family’s quality of life and survival. Discuss the impact of the industrial revolution on the family and gender roles using at least one of the theories from this course. 6. In Australia we like to think we are all equal, but in practice we still have a class based social structure. Discuss. 7. Weber offers a particular way of understanding modern society. Are his views more useful than those of Marx? 8. Outline some of the changes and trends in family life in Australia over the last 50 years, and use sociological perspectives on gender and sexuality to critically discuss these changes and/or trends. 9. Critically examine the similarities and differences in the hopes and fears that the classical theorists had for the future of society? Specifically refer to alienation (Marx), anomie (Durkheim), and rationalisation (Weber). 10. Is consumption always politically ‘bad’ or problematic? Why do we consume so much in our society? Use Bourdieu’s ideas (distinction, taste, habitus) to inform your argument.