What are the three major criminological perspectives?

Three sociological perspectives?

• **Three sociological perspectives are discussed in your text: structural functionalism, conflict perspective and symbolic interactionism. Each of these perspectives has a different focus in sociology. Discuss how each of the THREE perspectives would explain criminal behavior.** I have to write a 500 word essay answering the statement above. I am not understanding the question and couldn't find anything in my text about criminal activity. If anyone could give me some insight on how the above relates to criminal activity I would greatly appreciate it!!

• Answer:

  Hi Carla AN ANALYSIS OF THE THREE SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES This paper discusses three approaches that can be taken when studying Sociology. There are many subjects to be studied and discussed in the field of Sociology, and the approach chosen to study a particular subject is called a perspective. There are three different perspectives, and they are functionalist, conflict, and interactionist perspectives. This paper compares and contrasts these different perspectives with one another. Through Analysis, A Compare and Contrast Of the Three Sociological Perspectives: Functionalist, Conflict, and Interactionist When studying in the field of Sociology everyone is going to approach topics in a different manner. No two people are going to have the exact same view on a particular subject. There are however, three major categories in which people might choose to approach topics. More information here: http://www.oppapers.com/essays/Sociological-Perspectives/389051