Applying critical thinking skills, using relevant points/factors to support your stance, compare and contrast functionalism and conflict theory. Describe the distinctve features of each and common criticisms of each. Explain how symbolic interactionism differs from functionalism and conflict theory. Define the symbolic interactionist perspective view of human behavior. Be sure to include a definition of the "Thomas Theorem" and its relevance for symbolic interactionism in your response. Explain the concept of "debunking" within sociology and develop an example. How is debunking accomplished and how do sociologists achieve their objectivity they need in order to debunk common sense understandings of social life?