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Sociological Theories and Personal Experience Worksheet This week you reviewed the value of critical thinking and encountered some important sociological theories that can be used to explain and address various societal issues. You might recognize how some of these theories could pertain to the groups and communities you belong to. Complete Parts 1 and 2. Part 1: Explaining Sociological Theories The following pages include tables with questions about sociological theories. Choose only 2 theories and complete the tables for only those theories. Respond to the prompts in 3 to 5 complete sentences. Option 1: Structural Functionalism This theory views society as a system of interdependent parts working together for stability. Prompts Your Response (3-5 complete sentences) · What are social roles? · List three roles you have in your daily life (e.g., as a student, employee, family member, friend). · How does this theory explain social stability? · How do your roles help maintain order in society? · How do they connect to larger social structures like education, family, or work? · How does this theory explain social problems? · What happens when a social role or institution breaks down? · How might a sociologist use this theory to explain? Need Assignment Help?