Structural Functionalism

    Provide a brief overview of the history of this theory.
    Select one early theorist associated with this theory and provide a brief biography of this social scientist.
    What is the underlying premise of the theory? In other words, what is the theory about? How does the theory attempt to explain how society is organized and how things work in society?
    What points do you find most interesting about this theory?
    Are there any elements of the theory that you find outdated for understanding society and social interaction today?
    Use this theory to explain a current social condition, problem or event in the news such as the increasing income gap, the Me Too Movement, the economy etc. In essence, how can you relate some of the key concepts and overall position of theory to frame a particular social issue?