Discussion Post: Sociology
• Which of the three grand sociological theories, Conflict, Structural Functionalism, or Symbolic Interaction is an origin of post-modern theory.
• Do the recent protests that swept the U.S. and occurred in other societies fit any or all of the characteristics of Chaos Theory? Please explain.
• Which of the three post-modern theories tying the individual (micro level) to society (macro level) presented in this lecture most resonates as applicable to you and your experience? Explain.
• Prognostication (telling the future) can be a foolish exercise. However, given the unpredictability of the last few years having some sense of what society will look like in the near future can provide a sense of control of events that we have temporarily lost. David Leonhardt based his predictions on interviews with a number of experts across important social institutions that provide structure and stability to society, Which of his predictions surprised you the most? Which did you think was a safe prediction post Pandemic?
• Wich one of the David Leonhardt's post-pandemic predictions suggestions that Ritzer's theory of McDonalidization of Society may have future applicability?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.