5.Compare, illustrate, and evaluate the four contemporary sociological perspectives. 6. The functionalist contends that every social institution has intended purposes (manifest functions) and...

7. In a 2- to 5-minute video or written response (by Thursday night, 11:59 p.m. EST), please describe and analyze three or four manifest and latent functions of participating in the situation. Be sure to (1) use and explain one or two major concepts and theories, and appropriate terminology from the text, (2) describe the individual effects of each function, and (3) analyze each function’s social effects, such as its role in socialization and social control. You must include visual aids (e.g., you can display a diagram as you give your explanation), but you are not required to appear in the video. You need to have two responses by the end of the week (Sunday, 11:59 p.m. EST).