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    called Communication & Conflict. This week we are assigned to write to a friend explaining three theories that we have learned so far in chapter 3. So, I decided to write to you. All of these theories have to do with managing a conflict using a theoretical perspective. The first theory I want to tell you about is the psychodynamic theory. This theory says that we as people experience conflict because of our mental, emotional, and psychological state. Basically, the conflicts that I experience might

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    According to Conflict Theory, society is: • A struggle for dominance among competing social groups (classes, genders, races, religions, etc.). When conflict theorists look at society, they see the social domination of subordinate groups through the power, authority, and coercion of dominant groups. In the conflict view, the most powerful members of dominant groups create the rules for success and opportunity in society, often denying subordinate groups such success and opportunities; this

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    Self-control Theory of Crime Evaluation Self-control Theory of Crime Evaluation Marilyn A. Vazquez CJA/540 Criminological Theories University of Phoenix Angela Williams October 24, 2011 Abstract Crime consists of behavior patterns, the environment, and the economy of the world. Researchers tend to use theories to answers questions concerning these behaviors. For example such questions involve why people commit crimes, what type of people commit crimes, and a host of other questions. The topic

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    to describe crime. These theories have shared ideas and have advanced as time passes. However, today there is still no overall theory to why crime takes place. One suggestion to crime is conflict criminology. This theory has been around for a long time and has been better developed since it was first introduced. By analyzing conflict criminology, society can have a possible answer to some of the reason why crime exists. One of the best ways to look at a criminological theory is through popular culture

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    and data networks. A cyber security problem can be viewed as a conflict-resolution scenario that typically consists of a security system and at least two decision makers (e.g. attacker and defender) that can each have competing objectives. For instance, the defender may be interested in ensuring that the system performs at or above a certain acceptable level. The attacker’s objective may be to disrupt the system and degrade it. Game theory is a well-established tool that can be used to analyze such

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    Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology Nanesha Greathouse HCC Abstract This paper describes the three major theoretical perspectives in Sociology: symbolic interactionism, functionalism and conflict theory. Sociologists developed these theoretical perspectives to help explain the way individuals conduct themselves and to help us to gain a better understanding of the world around us. Throughout this paper, the reader will learn about each perspective and its origin as well as additional information

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    The use of theories in explaining the various phenomena in society has always found sufficient backing not only in history but also in contemporary global affairs. Notably, both positivists and constructivist theories play a role in depicting variants in societal behavior. There are many deviant acts that are considered criminal or non-criminal behavior. White- collar crimes are considered a form of deviant behavior. These crimes rank among the various forms of crime existing within the context of

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    ways to view the world sociologically; structural functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic internationalism. The perspective of Structural Functionalism stood out the most to me, of how I view the world, there are various factors that lead to that perspective, and real world events. As mentioned there are three specific was to view the world sociologically which are structural functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic theory. Structural Functionalism is

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    Sociology uses three different perspectives, or theories, when looking at human issues. These three theories are known as functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interaction. Functionalism is considered a macro theory and has two different models. The focus will be on Merton’s model of functionalism, which has three parts to it. Conflict theory is also, a macro theory that views society as a place of inequality between two groups. It looks at five inequalities, which are economic, gender, racial

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    multigenerational, multicultural melting pot. This creates many unique individuals with contrasting views of our world and how it operates. Sociologically, there are three ways to view our world. These three views are structural functionalism, the conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism. Structural functionalism views society as many parts, or structures, that work together to form a complete unit (Larkin, 2015). Structures work together to accomplish purposes, and structures can interact and influence

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