Which sociological perspective argues that a family perpetuates inequality in society? a. functional b. symbolic interactionism c. structural d. conflict

The sociological perspective that argues that a family perpetuates inequality in society is “conflict perspective” so option D is the correct one.  

Conflict theory claims that the status quo should be challenged and social change should be encouraged since society is always struggling and in conflict. Therefore, the family as a social institution is not a synonym of equality and growth. Instead, the family institution perpetuates social inequality.  

Functional and structural theories on the other hand, foster the relationship between parts of the society to maintain order. It focuses on how the different actors and institutions collaborate to create a functional society.  In these theories family is seen as a key player to achieve order in a society

Symbolic interactionism theory explains society in terms of symbols and how people interpret those symbols to create a subjective interpretation of reality. In society, the family institution is a symbol of stability and progress since the image we created for a family is a positive one associated with values and love.  

1. read the following excerpt from franklin d. roosevelt's "fireside chat 19":

on the other side of the picture, we must learn also to know that guerilla warfare against the germans in, let us say serbia or norway, us; that a successful russian offensive against the germans us; and that british successes on land or sea in any part of the world strengthen our hands.

remember always that germany and italy, regardless of any formal declaration of war, consider themselves at war with the united states at this moment just as much as they consider themselves at war with britain or russia. and germany puts all the other republics of the americas into the same category of enemies. the people of our sister republics of this hemisphere can be honored by that fact.  

the true goal we seek is far above and beyond the ugly field of battle. when we resort to force, as now we must, we are determined that this force shall be directed toward ultimate good as well as against immediate evil. we americans are not destroyers — we are builders.

analyze the effectiveness of this excerpt. how does it function within the speech as a whole? how does the structure of the excerpt to convey the speech's purpose and key points? support your argument with evidence from the speech. (10 points)