What are the three major sociological theories?

Question

I have a 2 page essay due tomorrow by 8AM and I am just now starting it. I know, I know, procrastination. This is the topic of the essay.

"After learning about the three major sociological theories, choose one and write about how you could anlayze/discuss the tragic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina using one of these three major sociological perspectives. You can select only one, do not mix the theories together in this essay. Remember to cite all sources used in the APA format."

I need to know what the three major sociological theories are, and if anyone wants to help with the essay itself, i'd be greatly appreciative. 10 points to the best answer. I'll even post the question again and give another 10 points to the best answer.... so 20 points.

Answer 1

You are so lucky I am crim major and sociology minor...

Control Theory- proposed by Travis Hirschi

Labeling Theory

Conflict Theory

EDIT: The trhee major ones you have to write about are:

1. Symbolic Interactionism

2. Functionalism

3. Conflict Theory

Here's a sit that can help you out:http://www.cliffsnotes.com/WileyCDA/Clif...

Social Bond Theory

Answer 2

Functionalism-society as a system of highly interrelated structures or parts that function or operate together harmoniously.

Conflict Theory-society constantly changing in response to social inequality and social conflict.

Interactionist Perspective- how individuals make sense of or interpret the social world in which they participate.

Going with conflict theory would be your best bet. You know the whole racist thing and FEMA...

Answer 3

Structural Functionalism  

Conflict Theory  

Ethnomethodology  

Postmodernism  

Systems Theory  

if i find more stuff i'll try n update my answer

u can read articles on a sociological point of view on this topic..there are dozens of them out there.